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Philopotamidae
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Trichoptera
Sub-Order Annulipalpia
Family Philopotamidae
Common Name Fingernet Caddisfly
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Larvae make sac-shaped nets of silk
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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