Caddisflies are the 7th most diverse insect order in terms of species and the most diverse of the strictly aquatic insect orders. They are well-known amongst amateur and professional entomologists alike for their remarkable tube case and fixed retreat making behavior. Despite intense study over decades, the relationships among morphologically and behaviorally distinct suborders remains contentious. In this presentation, I will discuss the natural history of caddisflies in light of new results from large phylogenetic analyses.
The talk at the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology by Paul Frandsen of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 is free and open to the public. The meeting is readily accessible via public transportation. Parking is available in the Oxford Street Garage with advance arrangement, as described here, or (usually but not always) at spaces on nearby streets. Everyone is also welcome to join us for dinner before the talk (beginning at 5:45 PM) at the Changsho, 1712 Mass Ave, Cambridge.
