Leuctra variabilis
Hanson, 1941
variable needlefly
Leuctra variabilis, known as the variable needlefly, is a of rolled-winged in the Leuctridae. It was described by Hanson in 1941. The species is found in eastern North America, with records from Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leuctra variabilis: /ˈljuːk.trə væ.riˈæ.bɪ.lɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Leuctra variabilis was described by Hanson in 1941. The belongs to the Leuctridae, commonly known as rolled-winged stoneflies due to their habit of folding their wings flat over the when at rest.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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