Allocapnia minima
(Barnston, 1848)
boreal snowfly
Allocapnia minima, commonly known as the snowfly, is a in the Capniidae. It occurs in North America, with documented records from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota. As a member of the winter stonefly group, are active during cold months when most other insects are .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allocapnia minima: //ˌæloʊˈkæpniə ˈmɪnɪmə//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Seasonality
Winter activity period typical of Capniidae (winter stoneflies), with emerging and active during cold months when snow and ice may be present.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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