Ameletus lineatus

Traver, 1932

combmouthed minnow mayfly

Ameletus lineatus is a of combmouthed minnow mayfly in the Ameletidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Traver in 1932. As a member of the Ameletus, it belongs to a group of mayflies commonly known as minnow mayflies due to their streamlined, fish-like body shape and active swimming as nymphs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ameletus lineatus: /ˌæməˈliːtəs lɪˈniːətəs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region. Distribution records indicate presence in the NeArctic zoogeographic zone.

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Taxonomic Status

Accepted ; described by Traver in 1932. GBIF match type: EXACT.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 20 observations of this .

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