The larva and life cycle of Annitella apfelbecki (Klap lek, 1899), including a redescription of Melampophylax nepos (McLachlan, 1880) (Trichoptera: Limnephilidae)

The hitherto unknown larva of Annitella apfelbecki (Klap lek, 1899) is described and discussed in the context of contemporary Limnephilidae keys. In addition, its life cycle is discussed, and zoogeographical and ecological notes are included. Finally, we provide some additional information on the morphologically very similar larva of Melampophylax nepos (McLachlan, 1880).