Capnia lineata
Hanson, 1943
Straight Snowfly
Capnia lineata is a of in the . It is known from scattered records in western North America, including California and Idaho. As a member of the Capniidae, it belongs to a group commonly called "small winter stoneflies" or "snowflies" that are typically active during cold months. The species was described by Hanson in 1943. Very little detailed biological information has been published specifically for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capnia lineata: /ˈkæpniə lɪˈniːətə/
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Distribution
Recorded from California and Idaho in western North America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.
Seasonality
As a capniid , likely active during winter months when temperatures are cold, though specific for this is not documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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