Ptilostomis postica
(Walker, 1852)
giant casemaker
Ptilostomis postica is a of giant casemaker caddisfly in the Phryganeidae. It is found in North America. The species was originally described as Neuronia postica by Walker in 1852. As a member of Phryganeidae, it belongs to a family of relatively large known for constructing portable cases from plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptilostomis postica: //ˌtaɪloʊˈstoʊmɪs ˈpɒstɪkə//
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Distribution
North America; Nearctic region. Distribution records indicate presence throughout North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Neuronia postica by Walker in 1852, this was later transferred to the Ptilostomis. The basionym Neuronia postica is retained as a synonym.
Family Characteristics
Phryganeidae, the giant casemakers, are among the largest . Larvae construct portable cases from plant materials arranged in spiral or circular patterns. are typically and attracted to light.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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