trichopteran

• Sustantivo que designa un insecto del orden Trichoptera, comúnmente conocido como frigánea o mosca de la piedra, cuyas larvas son acuáticas y suelen construir estuches protectores de seda y restos de materia. En sentido entomológico, se refiere tanto al adulto como a la larva.

A noun referring to an insect of the order Trichoptera, commonly known as a caddis fly, which has aquatic larvae and typically builds protective cases from silk and debris.

1. Caddis flyC2formalscientific

   A small, moth-like insect belonging to the order Trichoptera, whose aquatic larvae build protective cases from silk and materials like sand, stones, or plant debris.

   frigánea

   • The trichopteran larvae construct intricate cases from pebbles and twigs.
   • Trichopterans are often used as bioindicators for water quality.
   • The adult trichopteran emerged from its pupal case and flew away.

   Sinónimoscaddice-flycaddis fly