Ameletus ludens
Needham, 1905
Ameletus ludens is a of combmouthed minnow mayfly in the Ameletidae, described by Needham in 1905. It belongs to the order Ephemeroptera, a group of aquatic insects known for their brief lifespans. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ameletus ludens: //əˈmɛlɪtəs ˈluːdɛnz//
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Distribution
North America.
Similar Taxa
- Ameletus inopinatusBoth belong to the Ameletus and share the 'comb-mouthed' characteristic of the Ameletidae, but A. inopinatus is a Nationally Scarce found in upland lakes of Scotland rather than North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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