Climacia

Climacia is a genus of net-winged insects belonging to the family Sisyridae. These insects are aquatic during their larval stage, feeding on freshwater sponges. Adult Climacia are terrestrial and generally found near bodies of water. They are characterized by their delicate, net-like wings, giving the family its common name. The genus is distributed across various regions globally, with different species occupying different freshwater habitats. Larvae of Climacia are equipped with specialized piercing mouthparts adapted for extracting nutrients from sponges. The life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.