Oligostomis ocelligera
(Walker, 1852)
giant casemaker
Oligostomis ocelligera is a of giant casemaker caddisfly in the Phryganeidae. It has been documented inhabiting acidic mine drainage environments in Pennsylvania, demonstrating to extreme conditions including low pH and high metal concentrations. The species is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligostomis ocelligera: //ˌɒlɪɡoʊˈstoʊmɪs ɒˈsɛlɪˌdʒɛrə//
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Habitat
Acidic mine drainage in Pennsylvania; environments characterized by low pH and high metal concentrations. General North American distribution suggests broader range beyond acidic conditions, though specific habitat details remain limited.
Distribution
North America; specifically documented from Pennsylvania in available literature.
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Environmental Tolerance
The has been observed surviving in acidic mine drainage with conditions that exclude most aquatic insects, indicating specialized physiological adaptations to extreme water chemistry.