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Longhorned Caddisfly - Oecetis
Copyright © 2007 tom murray

Longhorned Caddisfly - Oecetis
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
July 7, 2007
Contributed by tom murray on 11 July, 2007 - 10:44pm
Last updated 13 July, 2007 - 4:29pm

Thomas,
you've identified quite a few new genus and species for the guide. I'll keep an eye out for more different ones. Thanks for all the help!
… tom murray, 13 July, 2007 - 4:29pm

Long-horned caddisfly
Given the color and the over-sized maxillary palp I'd say this is genus Oecetis in the family Leptoceridae.
… Bugei, 13 July, 2007 - 12:00pm

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