Alloperla petasata
Surdick, 2004
Woodlands Sallfly
Alloperla petasata is a of in the Chloroperlidae, described by Surdick in 2004. It is known from the eastern United States and Canada, with records from Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Brunswick. As a member of the Alloperla , it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized stoneflies commonly associated with forested streams. The species is relatively recently described, and detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alloperla petasata: //ˌæləˈpɜːrlə ˌpɛtəˈseɪtə//
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Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts in the United States, and New Brunswick in Canada.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Surdick in 2004, making it one of the more recently described in the Alloperla.