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Hydroptilidae
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Trichoptera
Sub-Order Spicipalpia
Family Hydroptilidae
Common Name Purse-case caddisflies
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Purse-case makers; barrel-shaped cases; mostly portable
  • Dorsal side of thorax entirely covered in sclerite
  • Larvae are free living until final instar
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Bibliography

Merritt, R W., K W. Cummins, and M B. Berg. An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Company, 2008