Chauliodes rastricornis

Rambur, 1842

Spring Fishfly

Chauliodes rastricornis, commonly known as the spring , is a of fishfly in the Corydalidae. It is one of the most frequently observed fishflies in North America, with over 13,000 records on iNaturalist. are active in spring, distinguishing them from summer-active relatives. The species belongs to the order Megaloptera, an ancient lineage of aquatic insects.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chauliodes rastricornis: /kaʊliˈoʊdiːz ræstriˈkɔrnɪs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States

Seasonality

Active in spring (implied by "spring ")

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Observation Frequency

With 13,797 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, this is among the most commonly documented in North America

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