Attenella attenuata

(McDunnough, 1925)

tapered spiny crawler mayfly

Attenella attenuata is a of spiny crawler mayfly in the Ephemerellidae, originally described by McDunnough in 1925 as Ephemerella attenuata. It is native to the Nearctic region of North America. The species belongs to a characterized by distinctive spiny projections on the larvae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Attenella attenuata: //əˈtɛnɛlə əˌtɛnjuˈeɪtə//

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Distribution

Native to the Nearctic region, with confirmed presence in North America.

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