Perloidea
Latreille, 1802
common stoneflies, perloid stoneflies
Family Guides
3- Chloroperlidae(Green Stoneflies)
- Perlidae(Common Stoneflies)
- Perlodidae(perlodid stoneflies)
Perloidea is a superfamily of stoneflies within the suborder , characterized by well-developed mouthparts adapted for or omnivory. Members are primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere. The superfamily includes several of medium to large-sized stoneflies with diverse ecological roles in freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perloidea: //ˌpɜrˈlɔɪdiːə//
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Distribution
Primarily distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with representatives in North America, Europe, and Asia. The superfamily has a worldwide presence through constituent , though most diversity occurs in temperate and regions.
Similar Taxa
- GripopterygoideaThe other major superfamily within ; distinguished by differences in wing venation and geographic distribution, with Gripopterygoidea more in the Southern Hemisphere
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Taxonomic Note
Perloidea is part of the infraorder Systellognatha, which groups stoneflies with flexible gills and well-developed mouthparts. This superfamily contains several including Perlidae, Perlodidae, and Chloroperlidae.