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Ceraclea transversa
long-horned caddisfly
Ceraclea transversa is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae, first described by Hagen in 1861. It is found in North America, with observations recorded across the continent. The species belongs to a genus of caddisflies characterized by elongated antennae relative to body size.
Leptocerus americanus
American Long-horned Caddisfly
Leptocerus americanus is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae, first described by Banks in 1899. As a member of the order Trichoptera, it represents one of the most diverse groups of aquatic insects. The species is distributed across North America, with observational records spanning from Vermont westward. Like other leptocerids, adults are characterized by their elongated antennae, which are often longer than the body.
Mystacides
long-horned caddisflies
Mystacides is a genus of caddisflies in the family Leptoceridae, commonly known as long-horned caddisflies. The genus contains at least 20 described species distributed across North America and Eurasia. Adults are characterized by exceptionally long antennae, often exceeding body length. Larvae construct portable cases from sand grains and plant fragments.
Mystacides alafimbriatus
long-horned caddisfly
Mystacides alafimbriatus is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae, described by Hill-Griffin in 1912. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Mystacides. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with records from North America. As with other Leptoceridae, adults are characterized by antennae that are notably longer than the body.
Nectopsyche candida
Radiant Long-horned Caddisfly
Nectopsyche candida is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus characterized by elongated antennae, a trait reflected in the common name for this group. Like other caddisflies, it has an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage.
Oecetis cinerascens
Ashy Long-horned Caddisfly
Oecetis cinerascens is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae, commonly known as the Ashy Long-horned Caddisfly. It is native to North America and was first described by Hagen in 1861 under the basionym Setodes cinerascens. As a member of the Leptoceridae, it possesses the characteristically elongated antennae that give this family its common name. The species has been documented through over 500 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is regularly encountered by naturalists.
Oecetis inconspicua
Inconspicuous Long-horned Caddisfly
Oecetis inconspicua is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae. It is found in North America, with additional records from Brazil. The species belongs to a family characterized by larvae that construct portable cases and adults with notably elongated antennae.
Triaenodes
Triaenodes is a genus of long-horned caddisflies (family Leptoceridae) containing at least 170 described species. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, with species documented across the Neotropics, North America, Europe, and Asia. Larvae construct portable cases and are primarily aquatic, with some species exhibiting specialized swimming behavior to navigate between aquatic macrophytes. The genus serves as the type genus for the tribe Triaenodini.
Triaenodes aba
Aba's Long-horned Caddisfly
Triaenodes aba is a species of long-horned caddisfly in the family Leptoceridae, described by Milne in 1935. The common name references its notably elongated antennae, which extend well beyond the body length—a characteristic trait of the genus. As with other Leptoceridae, the larvae are aquatic and construct portable cases from plant material or sand grains. Adult emergence patterns and specific habitat preferences for this species remain poorly documented, with only four verified observations recorded on iNaturalist.