Chimarra aneca

Chimarra anecas are a species of fingernet caddisfly in the family Philopotamidae.[1] These insects are found in freshwater habitats and their larvae construct cases made of sand, gravel, or plant debris. They play an important role in aquatic ecosystems, serving as a food source for fish and other aquatic organisms. They are commonly found in South Asia.[2]

Chimarra aneca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Trichoptera
Family: Philopotamidae
Genus: Chimarra
Species:
C. aneca
Binomial name
Chimarra aneca
Malicky & Chantaramongkol, 1993

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