Small winter stoneflies

Pronunciation
/SMALL win-ter STON-fleis/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Small winter stonefly
Plural
Small winter stoneflies

Definition

A term used to describe small species of winter stoneflies, typically smaller in size compared to other winter stonefly species.

Etymology

From the common name 'winter stonefly' combined with 'small' to denote their smaller size.

Example

Small winter stoneflies often inhabit seeps and springs, where they are less conspicuous than larger species.

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Usage Notes

The term 'small winter stoneflies' is not a formal taxonomic classification but rather a colloquial term used to differentiate smaller species within the Winter Stonefly group.