Megaleuctra

Neave, 1934

needleflies

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Megaleuctra is a of rolled-winged stoneflies in the Leuctridae, established by Neave in 1934. The genus comprises approximately seven described , including the Pacific needlefly (M. complicata). Species are distributed across western North America and Korea. The genus belongs to the Megaleuctrinae within the Leuctridae family.

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How to pronounce Megaleuctra: //ˌmɛɡəˈljuːktrə//

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Distribution

Western North America (Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho) and Korea.

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Species List

Seven are recognized: Megaleuctra complicata (Pacific needlefly), M. flinti, M. kincaidi, M. saebat, M. stigmata, M. williamsae, and the extinct †M. neavei.

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