A new species of caddisfly (Trichoptera: Lepidostomatidae: Lepidostoma) from Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Lepidostoma nuburagangai, a new species (Trichoptera: Lepidostomatidae), was collected from Nuburagangai Stream of Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. The adult male and female, pupa, larva and case are described. The species is found in the deposits of dead plant material in slow-moving streams.