trichopteran

• Nom désignant un insecte de l'ordre des Trichoptera, communément appelé phrygane ou trichoptère, dont les larves aquatiques construisent généralement des fourreaux protecteurs en soie et en débris.

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.

   Trichoptère (phrygane)

   • 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.

   Synonymescaddice-flycaddis fly