Paraleptophlebia praepedita

(Eaton, 1884)

pronggilled mayfly

Paraleptophlebia praepedita is a of pronggilled mayfly in the Leptophlebiidae. It is predominantly distributed in eastern North America, with disjunct recorded in the western North Platte River drainage of Wyoming. The species has been collected from riparian vegetation in Carbon County, Wyoming, representing a significant westward range extension.

Bulletin (1953) (20241187019) by Illinois. Natural History Survey Division. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paraleptophlebia praepedita: /ˌpærəˌlɛptəˈfliːbiə praɪˈpɛdɪtə/

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Habitat

Riparian vegetation; associated with aquatic environments typical of mayflies.

Distribution

Eastern North America (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri); disjunct in Carbon County, Wyoming, USA, in the western North Platte River drainage.

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