Taenionema californicum

(Needham & Claassen, 1925)

California willowfly

Taenionema californicum, commonly known as the California willowfly, is a of winter stonefly in the Taeniopterygidae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in California. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it is associated with freshwater . The species was first described by Needham and Claassen in 1925.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Taenionema californicum: /tiːniəˈnɛmə kælɪˈfɔrnɪkəm/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments, typical of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. Larval stages are aquatic, occurring in streams and rivers.

Distribution

North America; specifically documented from California, USA. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.

Seasonality

Winter stonefly; active during colder months. This seasonal pattern is characteristic of the 'winter stonefly' applied to this .

Life Cycle

(hemimetabolous), typical of Plecoptera: , nymph (aquatic), and stages. Nymphs are aquatic and inhabit streams. Specific details for this are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

The was originally described by Needham and Claassen in 1925. It is classified in the Brachypterainae within Taeniopterygidae.

Data limitations

Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond and distribution. iNaturalist shows only 4 observations, indicating this is a poorly documented in public databases.