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2(1). Body slightly compressed dorsoventrally; abdominal segment 2 (ab2) swollen to form paired lateral protuberances (LP); case wheat seed-shaped, built of secretion only
Distribution: N WA, NT, Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA
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Orthotrichia atraseta 

case wheat seed-shaped

Orthotrichia capillata 

body slightly compressed dorsoventrally

Orthotrichia sp. 

abdominal segment 2 swollen

-Body slightly compressed laterally; abdominal segments gradually increasing in size, segment 2 not swollen; case usually purse-shaped, materials variable
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Hydroptila scamandra 

body slightly compressed laterally
abdominal segment 2 not swollen

Hydroptila scamandra 

case usually purse-shaped