Strophopteryx
Frison, 1929
mottled willowfly (for S. fasciata)
Strophopteryx is a of comprising seven described . Members are found in the Holarctic region, with records from North America and the Russian Far East. The genus belongs to the , a group characterized by during cold months. Strophopteryx fasciata, the mottled willowfly, is the most well-known species and has been the subject of mitochondrial sequencing.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strophopteryx: /ˌstrɒfəˈptɛrɪks/
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Habitat
Streams of all sizes; most -rich in larger streams.
Distribution
Holarctic. Documented from North America (Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia) and the Russian Far East.
Seasonality
emerge during winter months, consistent with the '' for the .