Plauditus punctiventris
(McDunnough, 1923)
Plauditus punctiventris is a of small minnow mayfly in the Baetidae. It has been documented in the southern half of Canada and portions of the United States. As a member of the Baetidae, it belongs to a diverse family of mayflies commonly known as small minnow mayflies due to their streamlined bodies and swimming nymphal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plauditus punctiventris: /plaʊˈdiːtəs pʌŋktɪˈvɛntrɪs/
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Distribution
Southern Canada (approximately the southern half), the southern United States, and the northeastern United States. Distribution records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by McDunnough in 1923.