Rhyacophila carolina
Banks, 1911
Rhyacophila carolina is a free-living caddisfly in the Rhyacophilidae. It is , feeding mainly on Plecoptera nymphs and Trichoptera larvae. The species has a multicohort, with extended periods. It has been documented from Appalachian mountain streams in South Carolina.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhyacophila carolina: /raɪˈækəˌfaɪlə kæˈroʊlɪnə/
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Habitat
Two Appalachian mountain streams in South Carolina, U.S.A.
Distribution
North America; specifically documented from the Appalachian Mountains of South Carolina, U.S.A.
Diet
; consumes mainly Plecoptera nymphs and Trichoptera larvae.
Life Cycle
Multicohort, with extended periods.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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