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Macrostemum

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.