Taenionema atlanticum
Ricker & Ross, 1975
Atlantic willowfly
Taenionema atlanticum, known as the Atlantic willowfly, is a of winter stonefly in the Taeniopterygidae. It was described by Ricker & Ross in 1975. The species is known from a limited number of observations and records in eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Taenionema atlanticum: /taɪˌniːoʊˈniːmə ətˈlæntɪkəm/
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Distribution
Recorded from Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts in the United States, and Labrador in Canada. The specific epithet 'atlanticum' suggests an association with Atlantic coastal or near-coastal regions.
Seasonality
As a member of Taeniopterygidae, known as winter stoneflies, are expected to be active during colder months; however, specific period data for this is not documented.
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Taxonomic note
The Taenionema is classified in the Brachypterainae within Taeniopterygidae. The specific epithet 'atlanticum' refers to the Atlantic region, consistent with its documented eastern North American distribution.