Larval descriptions of the Hydrobiosidae, Philopotamidae, Hydropsychidae and some Ecnomidae (Trichoptera) from South-western Australia, with notes on Biology

Abstract

At least 51 species of Trichoptera, in 10 families, are now known from south-western Australia. Larvae of the Hydrobiosidae, Philopotamidae, Hydropsychidae and some species of Ecnomidae are briefly described, and notes on their distribution and biology are presented. A key to species is also provided for the larvae of most families of Trichoptera recorded from this region.