Setodes
Setodes is a genus of long-horned caddisflies in the family Leptoceridae. There are at least 250 described species in Setodes.[1][2][3][4]
| Setodes | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Trichoptera |
| Family: | Leptoceridae |
| Genus: | Setodes Rambur, 1842 |
| Diversity | |
| at least 230 species | |
Larvae
Larval Description
Setodes larvae are distinguished from other leptocerids by their sclerotized, spiny anal plates. This armored posterior end is thought to be a protective adaptation to repel intruders. The head and thorax are pale or dark in coloration. The mandibles have tooth-like points around a central cavity, and maxillary palps are short like in Mystacides. The hind tibia are secondarily subdivided. Both the larvae and cases are up to 8.5 mm in length. Cases are slightly curved with little taper and constructed with rock fragments.[5]
Biology
Setodes larvae occur along the shoreline of lakes and streams. Larvae burrow into sand to conceal all but the opening of the case, and have the ability to switch which direction they face within their case. Larvae also have the ability to reverse the direction of the respiratory current through the case.[5]
See also
References
- "Setodes Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- "Setodes". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- "Setodes genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- Morse, John C. (2019). "Trichoptera World Checklist". International Symposia on Trichoptera. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- Wiggins, G. (2014). Larvae of the North American Caddisfly Genera (Trichoptera) (2 ed.). Toronto, Ontario: University of Toronto Press. p. 262. ISBN 978-1-4426-5506-5.
Further reading
- Merritt, Richard W.; Cummins, Kenneth W., eds. (2008). An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America. Kendall/Hunt. ISBN 978-0787232412.
- Houghton, D. C.; DeWalt, R. E.; Pytel, A. J.; Brandin, C. M.; et al. (2018). "Updated checklist of the Michigan (USA) caddisflies, with regional and habitat affinities". ZooKeys (730): 57–74. doi:10.3897/zookeys.730.21776. PMC 5799788. PMID 29416396.
- Wiggins, Glenn B. (1996). Larvae of the North American caddisfly genera (Trichoptera). University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-1442655065.