Strophopteryx fasciata

(Burmeister, 1839)

mottled willowfly, early brown stonefly

Strophopteryx fasciata is a winter stonefly in the Taeniopterygidae, commonly known as the mottled willowfly or early brown . It is found across North America and emerges as during late winter to early spring. The species is known to tolerate a range of water qualities. Its complete mitochondrial has been sequenced, comprising 15,527 with 37 genes and a control region.

Large winter stonefly, Strophopteryx fasciata (12820761335) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strophopteryx fasciata: /ˌstrɒfəˈptɛrɪks fæsiˈɑːtə/

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Habitat

Streams; found in various stream sizes, with Taeniopterygidae most -rich in larger streams.

Distribution

North America; recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Georgia.

Seasonality

emerge in late winter to early spring.

Diet

Larvae are herbivorous.

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