Chloroperlidae

Pronunciation
/KLOR-o-per-LID-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Chloroperlid
Plural
Chloroperlidae

Definition

A family of plecopteran insects commonly known as green stoneflies, not to be confused with green lacewings.

Full guide

Read the full Chloroperlidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'chloros', meaning 'green', and 'perlis', meaning 'net'.

Example

Chloroperlidae are found near streams and rivers where they are active predators in their aquatic larval stages.

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