Jump to content

Macronematinae

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Yobot (talk | contribs) at 00:28, 9 November 2013 (WP:CHECKWIKI error fixes using AWB (9615)). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Macronematinae
Zebra Caddis (Macrostemum zebratum)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Suborder:
Superfamily:
Family:
Subfamily:
Macronematinae

Ulmer, 1905
Tribes

Macronematini
Oestropsini

Macronematinae is a subfamily level taxon consisting of net-spinning caddisflies whose larvae use webs to catch prey drifting in flowing waterways.[1] It is part of the Animalia kingdom and was catalogued by Ulmer in 1905.

References

  1. ^ Eaton, Eric R. & Kaufman, Kenn. Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America. New York:Houghton Mifflin Publ. 2007, p 56.