Teloganopsis deficiens
(Morgan, 1911)
little black quill
Teloganopsis deficiens, commonly known as the little black quill, is a of spiny crawler mayfly in the Ephemerellidae. It was first described by Morgan in 1911. The species occurs in North America and is part of a group characterized by crawling and spiny body features. Like other Ephemerellidae, it has an aquatic larval stage and short-lived form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Teloganopsis deficiens: /tɛˌloʊɡəˈnɒpsɪs dɪˈfɪʃiˌɛnz/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded in the Nearctic region.
Behavior
Larvae are known as 'spiny ,' indicating a crawling mode of locomotion on substrates rather than swimming or burrowing.
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Taxonomic Note
The Teloganopsis was historically placed in different ; current classification places it in Ephemerellidae based on morphological and molecular evidence.