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Slap-in-the-Face Caddisflies

Scientific Name
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*Psilotreta labida

This name was created by Gary LaFontaine to describe Psilotreta labida caddisflies, a challenging hatch to match.


This common name refers to only one species.

Caddisfly Species Psilotreta labida

These are very rarely called Slap-in-the-Face Caddisflies.
See the Psilotreta genus page for more details that this important species shares with others in its genus.
Male Psilotreta labida (Dark Blue Sedge) Caddisfly AdultMale Psilotreta labida (Dark Blue Sedge) Caddisfly AdultView 11 Pictures
Region: Catskills
Collected Jun 1, 2007
Added Jun 4, 2007
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