Walker-1852

Guides

  • Limnephilus submonilifer

    northern caddisfly

    Limnephilus submonilifer is a species of caddisfly in the family Limnephilidae, described by Francis Walker in 1852. It belongs to a large genus of northern caddisflies that are primarily associated with lentic (still water) habitats. The species is recorded from the Nearctic region with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States, including Vermont. Larvae construct portable cases using plant material and sand grains.

  • Tabuda

    Tabuda is a genus of stiletto flies (family Therevidae) established by Francis Walker in 1852. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Species in this genus are characterized by their slender body form and distinctive wing venation patterns typical of the Therevinae subfamily. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with related genera such as Tabudamima and Incoxoverpa described to accommodate species formerly or potentially confused with Tabuda.