Capnura manitoba
(Claassen, 1924)
Manitoba snowfly
Capnura manitoba, commonly known as the Manitoba snowfly, is a in the Capniidae. It is one of several in the Capnura, which are characterized by their cold-season activity patterns. The species was first described by Claassen in 1924 from Manitoba. Like other members of the Capniidae, it is adapted to cold-water environments and exhibits winter- typical of this family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capnura manitoba: /kæpˈnʊərə ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Connecticut, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The appears to have a northern distribution centered on the Great Lakes region and extending into eastern Canada.
Seasonality
As a member of the winter stonefly Capniidae, are expected to be active during cold months, typically emerging in winter or early spring when temperatures are near freezing.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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