Limnephilus flavicornis
Limnephilus flavicornis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Trichoptera |
Family: | Limnephilidae |
Genus: | Limnephilus |
Species: | L. flavicornis |
Binomial name | |
Limnephilus flavicornis Fabricius, 1787 |
Limnephilus flavicornis is a species of caddisfly in the family Limnephilidae.[1] Its larvae, which can be found in lakes, ponds and puddles, creates a case from organic materials as a method of camouflage and protection.[2]
Gallery
- Larva with case from various materials
- Prepared specimen
References
- ^ "Limnephilus flavicornis". iNaturalist.
- ^ "Species account: Limnephilus flavicornis". NatureSpot.