Phryganeidae
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Agrypnia
Agrypnia is a genus of caddisflies in the family Phryganeidae, established by Curtis in 1835. Larvae construct portable protective cases and have been observed modifying their behavior based on case quality and availability. The genus is distributed across northern Europe and parts of North America. Most available literature on 'Agrypnia' refers to a human sleep disorder (agrypnia excitata), not this insect genus.
Agrypnia glacialis
giant caddisfly
Agrypnia glacialis is a species of giant caddisfly in the family Phryganeidae, described by Hagen in 1873. It is found in North America. As a member of the Phryganeidae, it belongs to one of the largest families of caddisflies, commonly known as giant caddisflies due to their relatively large size compared to other Trichoptera.
Agrypnia macdunnoughi
giant caddisfly
Agrypnia macdunnoughi is a species of giant caddisfly in the family Phryganeidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Milne in 1931. Like other members of the genus Agrypnia, it belongs to a group of relatively large caddisflies. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Banksiola
Traveller Sedges, Giant Casemakers
Banksiola is a genus of caddisflies in the family Phryganeidae, commonly known as giant casemakers or traveller sedges. The genus comprises approximately five described species distributed in North America. Larvae construct portable cases from plant material and are associated with freshwater habitats.
Banksiola concatenata
giant casemaker
Banksiola concatenata is a species of giant casemaker caddisfly in the family Phryganeidae. It is found in North America. The species was originally described as Neuronia concatenata by Walker in 1852. As a member of the Phryganeidae, it belongs to a family of relatively large caddisflies whose larvae construct portable cases from plant material.
Banksiola crotchi
traveler sedge giant casemaker
Banksiola crotchi is a caddisfly species in the family Phryganeidae, commonly known as the traveler sedge giant casemaker. An ecological study in Marion Lake, British Columbia, documented its life history in a lacustrine environment. Eggs are laid on submerged vegetation in fall, with larval growth occurring rapidly in fall and spring. Adults are present from July to September. The species is distributed across North America.
Oligostomis
giant casemakers
Oligostomis is a genus of giant casemaker caddisflies in the family Phryganeidae, established by Kolenati in 1848. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. One species, O. ocelligera, has been documented inhabiting acidic mine drainage environments in Pennsylvania, demonstrating tolerance to extreme pH conditions. Members construct portable cases from plant material, characteristic of the family.
Oligostomis pardalis
Giant casemaker
Oligostomis pardalis is a species of giant casemaker caddisfly in the family Phryganeidae. It is found in North America, where it inhabits freshwater environments. The species was first described by Walker in 1852. Two subspecies are recognized: O. p. pardalis and O. p. redmani.
Phryganea
giant caddisfly, giant caddisflies
Phryganea is a genus of large caddisflies in the family Phryganeidae, commonly known as giant caddisflies. The genus contains approximately 25–30 described species distributed across the northern hemisphere, with particularly high diversity in Europe and Asia. Larvae construct portable cases from plant material and are among the most primitive of the tube-case-building caddisflies. Adults are notable for their relatively large size compared to other caddisfly genera.
Phryganea cinerea
Rush Sedge Caddisfly
Phryganea cinerea is a caddisfly species in the family Phryganeidae, one of the most primitive families of tube-case-building caddisflies. Larvae are characterized by abundant setae (bristles) across the body surface, which play a significant role in sensory perception and behavior given their poor eyesight. The species has been studied for its tactile responses, with setae on different body regions producing distinct directional responses to mechanical stimulation.
Ptilostomis postica
giant casemaker
Ptilostomis postica is a species of giant casemaker caddisfly in the family 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 caddisflies known for constructing portable cases from plant material.