Trichoptera17 species

Family Fingernet Caddisflies (Philopotamidae)

Philopotamidae is a family in the order Trichoptera. Browse 17 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Philopotamidae (17)

Dolophilodes distinctus

Identification: Females are nearly wingless during the winter (very short wing stubs), and are fully winged like males during the warmer months.

Chimarra albomaculata

Chimarra argentella

Chimarra aterrima

Chimarra australica

Chimarra gilvimacula

Chimarra laguna

Chimarra marginata

Chimarra obscura

Chimarra socia

Chimarra texana

Chimarra uranka

Dolophilodes dorca

Wormaldia arizonensis

Wormaldia moesta

Wormaldia occipitalis

Wormaldia subnigra