Paracapnia angulata
Hanson, 1961
angulate snowfly
Paracapnia angulata is a in the . The occurs in headwater streams across eastern North America, with documented in Appalachian streams affected by acid precipitation. Research indicates it tolerates a wide pH range (4.5–7.5) and can achieve high in acidic conditions due to increased abundance and , despite lower individual growth rates. serve as for steelhead trout.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paracapnia angulata: /ˌpærəˈkæpniə æŋˈɡjuːlətə/
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Habitat
Headwater streams; documented in Appalachian streams with pH ranging from 4.5 to 7.5, including acidic streams impacted by acid precipitation
Distribution
North America: documented in Arkansas, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, and West Virginia
Seasonality
Winter activity period (consistent with '' )
Ecological Role
item for steelhead trout; contributes to in stream , with highest documented production in acidic streams where the achieves greater abundance and
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Tortoise beetles on the job | Beetles In The Bush
- Chrysomelidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 3
- Argentina | Beetles In The Bush
- Growth and secondary production of Paracapnia angulata Hanson (Plecoptera; Capniidae) in Appalachian streams affected by acid precipitation