Leuctra laura
Hitchcock, 1969
Hampshire needlefly
Leuctra laura, commonly known as the Hampshire needlefly, is a of rolled-winged in the Leuctridae. It was described by Hitchcock in 1969. The species is known from the northeastern United States, specifically New Hampshire and Vermont. As a member of Plecoptera, it is an aquatic insect whose stages develop in freshwater environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leuctra laura: /ˈluːktrə ˈlaʊrə/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments, specifically in streams and rivers where nymphs develop in the benthic zone.
Distribution
Northeastern United States; recorded from New Hampshire and Vermont.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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