Banksiola dossuaria

(Say, 1828)

Laughing Giant Caddisfly

Banksiola dossuaria is a of giant casemaker caddisfly in the Phryganeidae. It is known by the Laughing Giant Caddisfly. The species is found in North America, with over 1,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1828 as Phryganea dossuaria.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Banksiola dossuaria: /bæŋkˈsiːoʊlə dɔˈsuːɑriə/

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Distribution

North America, including the Nearctic region. Specific records include Vermont, United States.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Phryganea dossuaria by Thomas Say in 1828, later transferred to the Banksiola.

Observation Frequency

With 1,108 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, this is among the more frequently recorded caddisfly in North America.

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