Rolled-wing stoneflies

Pronunciation
/ROLLED-wing STONE-flies/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rolled-wing stonefly
Plural
Rolled-wing stoneflies

Definition

A group of stoneflies (Plecoptera) characterized by their wings being folded or rolled over their abdomen when at rest.

Etymology

From the English 'rolled' referring to the wing position and 'wing'.

Example

Rolled-wing stoneflies are often found in streams with fast-flowing water.

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