Hydroptilidae
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hydroptilidae-241-17647078
title:
Hydroptilidae
text:
The Hydroptilidae are a large family of caddisflies (Trichoptera) with a worldwide distribution. They are commonly known as microcaddisflies or purse-case caddisflies, in reference to two characteristic traits of this family: Hydroptilidae are much smaller than other caddisflies, rarely exceeding 5 mm (0.20 in) in length. Their larvae do not build a protective case until the final instar of their growth. At that time however, they build a typically Purse-shaped case, either portable or stuck to
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Family of caddisflies
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroptilidae
date created:
date modified:
2023-10-15T20:05:48Z
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13
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