Sialis itasca
Ross, 1937
Sialis itasca is a of in the Sialidae, described by Ross in 1937. As a member of the order Megaloptera, it belongs to a small group of primitive holometabolous insects. The species is known from North America, with minimal observational records available. Like other alderflies, are associated with riparian near the aquatic environments where their larvae develop.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sialis itasca: /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪs ɪˈtæs.kə/
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Distribution
North America; precise range details are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Sialis americanaOverlaps in North American distribution; require close examination of wing venation and genitalia for reliable separation.
- Sialis velataSimilar ; distinguished by subtle differences in wing venation patterns and male genitalic structures.