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Brachycentrus subnubilis

Brachycentrus subnubilis

Classification

Class
Insecta

The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis of the adult mouthparts. Integripalpian larvae construct a portable casing to protect themselves as they move around looking for food, while annulipalpian larvae make themselves a fixed retreat in which they remain, waiting for food to come to them.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Spain · 8France · 4Switzerland · 2