Ostrocerca dimicki
(Frison, 1936)
Hooked Forestfly
Ostrocerca dimicki, commonly known as the hooked forestfly, is a of in the Nemouridae. It belongs to the order Plecoptera, a group of aquatic insects whose nymphs inhabit cold, clean streams. The species was described by Frison in 1936. It is recorded from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ostrocerca dimicki: /ˌɒstroʊˈsɜːrkə dɪˈmɪki/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'dimicki' likely honors an individual, though the exact derivation is not documented in available sources.
Observation Rarity
As of the source date, iNaturalist records only 4 observations of this , suggesting it is either genuinely rare, difficult to detect, or underreported.