Nigronia
Banks, 1908
Dark Fishflies
Species Guides
2- Nigronia fasciata(Banded Dark Fishfly)
- Nigronia serricornis(Serrate Dark Fishfly)
Nigronia is a of megalopteran insects commonly known as dark fishflies. The genus contains two , Nigronia serricornis and Nigronia fasciata, distinguished primarily by wing pattern. are medium-sized insects measuring 20-30 millimeters in length. The genus belongs to the Corydalidae, which includes dobsonflies and fishflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nigronia: /niːˈɡroʊniə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Corydalidae by moderate size and specific wing patterning. Within the genus, the two are separated by wing markings: continuous white areas indicate N. fasciata; isolated white spots indicate N. serricornis. Dark fishflies are smaller than dobsonflies (Corydalus) and differ in coloration from other genera.
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Vermont and other United States locations.
Similar Taxa
- Chauliodes (Spring Fishflies)Larger size; different wing pattern and seasonality
- Corydalus (Dobsonflies)Much larger body size; males have elongated
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Species composition
The contains exactly two : Nigronia serricornis and Nigronia fasciata. These are the only recognized members of the genus.