Limnephilus flavicornis
Species of caddisfly
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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]
| Limnephilus flavicornis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Trichoptera |
| Family: | Limnephilidae |
| Genus: | Limnephilus |
| Species: | L. flavicornis |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnephilus flavicornis Fabricius, 1787 | |
Gallery
Larva with case from various materials
Prepared specimen
