The evolutionary history of Trichoptera (Insecta): A case of successful adaptation to life in freshwater

The insect order T richoptera (caddisflies) forms the second most species‐rich monophyletic group of animals in freshwater. So far, several attempts have been made to elucidate its evolutionary history with both morphological and molecular data. However, none have attempted to analyse the time frame for its diversification. The order is divided into three suborders – A nnulipalpia, I ntegripalpia and ‘ S picipalpia’. Historically, the most...