Neoephemera purpurea
(Traver, 1931)
large squaregill mayfly
Neoephemera purpurea is a of large squaregill in the Neoephemeridae. It was originally described as Oreianthus purpureus by Traver in 1931. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoephemera purpurea: /ˌniːoʊˌɛfəˈmɪərə pɜrˈpjʊəriə/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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