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Species: Hydroptila ajax Ross 1938


Larvae make cases of filamentous algae. Larvae were collected in warmer slow flowing or moderately flowing streams as well as the South Saskatchewan River. Adult flight period is from late June to mid August at least.

References:

Smith, D. H. 1984. Systematics of Saskatchewan Trichoptera larvae with emphasis on species from the boreal streams. Ph.D. Thesis U. of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. SK 1302 pp.

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