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Caddisfly - Rhyacophila acutiloba
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Caddisfly - Rhyacophila acutiloba
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 31, 2008
Contributed by tom murray on 5 June, 2008 - 8:15pm
Last updated 7 July, 2008 - 4:50pm

Thanks Tom
Now there's a picture of the larva and adult in the guide for this species.
… tom murray, 7 July, 2008 - 4:50pm

Caddisfly
Spur count, palp structure, raised antennae and what appear to be ocelli indicate Rhyacophila although the wing shape is a little unusual. Could be Rhyacophila acutiloba, with those spots.
… Bugei, 7 July, 2008 - 9:03am

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