Polycentropodidae
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Larva of Polycentropus
The Polycentropodidae are a family in the order of the caddis flies .
Polycentropodids or net caddis flies live as larvae predatory of microorganisms ( zooplankton ) and do not build a quiver. They prey on their food with funnel-shaped or tubular fishing nets that they have spun themselves. There are also species that create community nests.
The adults are between 5 and 10 mm in size, the forewings are densely hairy, dark brown or gray and can have different patterns.
In Germany there are 5 genera of the Polycentropodidae, which can be easily distinguished from one another due to their various morphological features. About 300 species of this family are known worldwide.
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