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.

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