Fauna, distribution, and DNA barcoding data of caddisflies (Insecta, Trichoptera) in Croatia.

ABSTRACT: This study presents a thorough overview of the diversity of the Trichoptera fauna in Croatia, encompassing several key aspects. First, it offers a historical overview of Trichoptera research conducted within the country, tracing the development and major milestones of this field. Second, it provides a detailed analysis of the distribution and species diversity of caddisflies across Croatia's three geographical regions, the Continental, Alpine, and Mediterranean, as well as within two ecoregions (ER5 - Dinaric Western Balkan and ER11 - Pannonian Lowlands) and two major river basins (AS - Adriatic Sea basin and BS - Black Sea basin). This biogeographic assessment is based on comprehensive records of adult specimens and, in certain cases, on DNA barcoding data obtained from larval stages. Thi

SUBMITTER: Kucinic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712641 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature