Plauditus cestus
(Provonsha & McCafferty, 1982)
Plauditus cestus is a small in the Baetidae, widespread across eastern and central North America. Recent records have extended its known range substantially, including a 1900 km northwestward expansion to the Northwest Territories. The exhibits notable larval color variation, with some showing pronounced abdominal segment coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plauditus cestus: //ˈplaʊdɪtəs ˈsɛstəs//
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Identification
Larval re-descriptions incorporate mouthpart, leg, and abdominal characteristics not previously documented. Abdominal coloration and vary considerably among ; one documented variant shows pronounced coloration on abdominal segment 6. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not detailed in available sources.
Habitat
Aquatic ; specific microhabitat preferences (lotic vs. lentic, substrate type) are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America; confirmed from Virginia and the Northwest Territories. The Northwest Territories record extends the range over 1900 km northwest of previous known localities.
Life Cycle
Larval stage has been described; details of , nymphal instars, subimago, and stages are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Plauditus speciesLarval color variation and abdominal overlap with ; precise differentiation requires examination of mouthpart and leg characteristics.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- New Larval Variants and Distributional Records for <i>Plauditus Cestus</i> (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)
- Plauditus cestus (Provonsha & McCafferty, 1982) (Insecta: Ephemeroptera: Baetidae): New records from Virginia and the Northwest Territories, with notes on color variation