Major Group: Insecta Order: Trichoptera Family: Odontoceridae Genus: Barynema |
Descriptive Features: metanotum with 4 or 5 pairs of sclerites
1st abdominal segment ventrally with numerous setae (may be pale)
ventral apotome extending to back of head capsule
Total length:
Case: made of sand grains, broad, often over 2 cm long
Early instar larva: spines present on anal claw from 1st instar |
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Taxonomic Checklist: Species Barynema costatum Banks Barynema australicum Mosely (larva unknown) (3 undescribed species) |
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Distribution: NSW, Vic (Qld)
Functional Feeding Group: unknown |
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Acheron River, Vic |
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Information Sources: St Clair 2000a Key to Species: St Clair 2000a (inc. undescribed sp.) |
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