“Net-tube Caddisflies”
Genus Overview
Only one species, Lype diversa, in North America. Larvae construct a silk hide open on both ends to allow water to flow through. They are found on wood debris.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 4.3
Upper Midwest: 2
Midwest: 2.8
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Scraper / Grazer
MOVEMENT
Clinger
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-erosional
Diagnostic Characters
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