Ameletus cryptostimulus
Carle, 1978
combmouthed minnow mayfly
Ameletus cryptostimulus is a of combmouthed minnow mayfly described by Carle in 1978. It belongs to the Ameletidae, a group of mayflies characterized by distinctive comb-like mouthparts in the larval stage. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with documented occurrences in southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. Like other members of the Ameletus, it is associated with cool, running water . Information on its and remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ameletus cryptostimulus: /əˈmɛlɛtəs ˌkrɪptoʊˈstɪmjələs/
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Distribution
Southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic notes
The specific epithet 'cryptostimulus' was established by Carle in 1978. The is part of the Ameletus, which contains multiple North American species that can be difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of larval mouthpart and genitalia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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