Stenopsychidae
Scientific name: Stenopsychidae
Stenopsychidae
Scientific name: Stenopsychidae
Description
Despite their delicate and often overlooked presence, the members of the Stenopsychidae family play a pivotal role in freshwater ecosystems. As caddisflies, they are architects of the water's substrate, constructing intricate cases from silk and environmental debris as larvae. Often mistaken for mundane or insignificant, these larvae are crucial in the biological control of algae and detritus, contributing significantly to the health of streams and rivers. The adults, which emerge with wings, perform vital pollination duties, yet they live very briefly, encapsulating the urgency and fragility of their ecological roles.