Chimarra aneca
| Chimarra aneca | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Trichoptera |
| Family: | Philopotamidae |
| Genus: | Chimarra |
| Species: | C. aneca
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| Binomial name | |
| Chimarra aneca Malicky & Chantaramongkol, 1993
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Chimarra anecas are a species of fingernet caddisfly in the family Philopotamidae.[1] These insects are found in freshwater habitats and their larvae construct cases made of sand, gravel, or plant debris. They play an important role in aquatic ecosystems, serving as a food source for fish and other aquatic organisms. They are commonly found in South Asia.[2]