Leuctra

Leuctra

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leuctra: /ˈlɛwktrə/

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Images

Smithsonian miscellaneous collections (1937) (14802915403) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Goldfish breeds and other aquarium fishes, their care and propagation - a guide to freshwater and marine aquaria, their fauna, flora and management. With 280 explanatory illustrations, printed with (14766424075) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Goldfish breeds and other aquarium fishes, their care and propagation; a guide to freshwater and marine aquaria, their fauna, flora and management (1908) (20548640800) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Goldfish breeds and other aquarium fishes, their care and propagation - a guide to freshwater and marine aquaria, their fauna, flora and management. With 280 explanatory illustrations, printed with (14766100592) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.
Annual report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission of the State of New York (1899) (14568801839) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Summary

Leuctra is a genus of stoneflies in the family Leuctridae, consisting of 26 species in North America and a total of 147 species globally. They are primarily found in freshwater habitats and play a significant role in aquatic ecosystems as a food source.

Habitat

Found in various freshwater habitats including rivers and streams.

Distribution

Holartic; particularly prominent in Eastern North America with 23 species identified in the contiguous United States.

Ecosystem Role

They serve as an important food source within their ecosystems, particularly for fish and other aquatic predators.

Tags

  • Leuctra
  • Plecoptera
  • stoneflies
  • freshwater