Ostrocerca prolongata
(Claassen, 1923)
Bent Forestfly
Ostrocerca prolongata, commonly known as the bent forestfly, is a of in the Nemouridae. It was described by Claassen in 1923. The species is found in eastern North America, with records from the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. Like other members of Nemouridae, it is associated with forested stream .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ostrocerca prolongata: /ˌɒstroʊˈsɜrkə ˌproʊˌlɒŋˈɡɑtə/
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Habitat
Associated with forested stream environments, typical of Nemouridae stoneflies which inhabit cool, well-oxygenated waters.
Distribution
Recorded from Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, New York in the United States, and New Brunswick in Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'prolongata' refers to the elongated body form characteristic of this . The 'bent forestfly' likely refers to a distinctive body posture or wing position.