Drunella cornutella
(McDunnough, 1931)
spiny crawler mayfly
Drunella cornutella is a of spiny crawler mayfly in the Ephemerellidae, originally described by McDunnough in 1931 as Ephemerella cornutella. It is found in North America, with records from the Nearctic region including the northeastern United States. Like other members of the Drunella, it is an aquatic insect with stages living in freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drunella cornutella: /druˈnɛl.la kɔr.nuˈtɛl.la/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments. Specific details for D. cornutella are not documented; other Drunella inhabit cool, well-oxygenated streams and rivers.
Distribution
North America. Documented from the Nearctic region, including Vermont, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the NeArctic and North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Ephemerella cornutella McDunnough, 1931, this was later transferred to the Drunella.
Observation Records
As of available data, iNaturalist records only 2 observations of this , suggesting it may be rarely encountered or underreported.