Winter stoneflies

Pronunciation
/WINT-er STON-flies/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Winter stonefly
Plural
Winter stoneflies

Definition

Stoneflies belonging to the family Taeniopterygidae, characterized by their emergence during winter months.

Etymology

From the Old English word 'winter' and 'stonefly', which refers to insects in the order Plecoptera commonly found near stones in freshwater environments.

Example

Winter stoneflies are often found in cold climates and high elevations.

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