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Macrostemum

Henrick's Macrostemum.jpg
Order
Trichoptera
Family
Hydropsychidae
Genus
Macrostemum


Common name
The Zebra Caddis
Tied fly
Emergent Sparkle Pupa
This net spinning caddisfly genus has similar overall morphology to other members of the Hydropsychidae. It can be distinguished from others in the family by the dinner plate-shaped depression on it's head that is rimmed by a ridge or carina. This feature is sufficiently prominent to be viewed using a hand lens.