Labiobaetis propinquus

(Walsh, 1863)

A small in the Baetidae, originally described by Walsh in 1863. The species is part of a that has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some former varieties now recognized as junior synonyms of related species. Larvae are approximately 4-5 millimeters in length. The genus Labiobaetis has been documented in both the Nearctic and Oriental regions, with recent discoveries in peninsular India representing significant range extensions for the group.

Small minnow mayfly, Labiobaetis propinquus (9465256393) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Small minnow mayfly, Labiobaetis propinquus (9468040854) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Small minnow mayfly, Labiobaetis propinquus (9465258637) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Labiobaetis propinquus: //ˌlæbɪoʊˈbiːtɪs prəˈpɪŋkwəs//

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Distribution

Nearctic region (North America). Records indicate presence in the Nearctic biogeographic realm.

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