biostudies-literatureGraf WAustrian Science Fund FWF53-62https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4826607biostudies-literatureUnknown2031This paper presents a description of the hitherto unknown larvae of <i>Drusus franzi</i> Schmid 1956, and <i>Drusus alpinus</i> (Meyer-Dür 1875). Information on the morphological and genetic identification of both species is given, and the most important diagnostic features are illustrated. Their systematic position within the genus <i>Drusus</i> is affirmed and zoogeographical and ecological notes are added.ZootaxaA new feeding group within larval Drusinae (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae): the <i>alpinus</i>-group sensu Schmid, 1956, including larval descriptions of <i>Drusus franzi</i> Schmid, 1956 and <i>Drusus alpinus</i> (Meyer-Dur, 1875).PMC4826607P 18073Waringer JGraf WPauls SUfalseA new feeding group within larval Drusinae (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae): the <i>alpinus</i>-group sensu Schmid, 1956, including larval descriptions of <i>Drusus franzi</i> Schmid, 1956 and <i>Drusus alpinus</i> (Meyer-Dur, 1875).This paper presents a description of the hitherto unknown larvae of <i>Drusus franzi</i> Schmid 1956, and <i>Drusus alpinus</i> (Meyer-Dür 1875). Information on the morphological and genetic identification of both species is given, and the most important diagnostic features are illustrated. Their systematic position within the genus <i>Drusus</i> is affirmed and zoogeographical and ecological notes are added.2009-01-01T00:00:00Z2009 Mar2025-04-04T03:24:52.3Z2020-11-07T09:52:47ZS-EPMC482660727069350