Utacapnia logana
(Nebeker & Gaufin, 1965)
Logan Snowfly
Utacapnia logana is a small winter-emerging in the Capniidae, commonly known as the Logan Snowfly. It is native to the Rocky Mountain region of the western United States, where it inhabits cold, clean mountain streams. emerge during winter months, a trait characteristic of the Capniidae family. The was originally described as Capnia logana in 1965 before being transferred to the Utacapnia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Utacapnia logana: /juːtəˈkæpniə loʊˈɡɑːnə/
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Identification
Utacapnia logana can be distinguished from other small winter stoneflies by its geographic restriction to the central Rocky Mountains. Within the Utacapnia, separation from requires examination of male genitalia and wing venation patterns. are small, dark-colored stoneflies with reduced wing venation typical of the Capniidae.
Habitat
Cold, clean mountain streams in the Rocky Mountain region.
Distribution
Colorado; New Mexico; Utah; Wyoming.
Seasonality
Winter-emerging; active during cold months (typical of Capniidae).
Similar Taxa
- Utacapnia confusaOverlapping distribution in the Rocky Mountains; distinguished by male genitalic structures and subtle differences in wing venation.
- Other CapniidaeWinter period overlaps, but Utacapnia logana is geographically restricted to the central Rockies.