Sweltsa lateralis
(Banks, 1911)
Curved Sallfly
Sweltsa lateralis, commonly known as the curved sallfly, is a of in the Chloroperlidae. It was first described by Nathan Banks in 1911 under the basionym Alloperla lateralis. The species is found in eastern North America, with records from Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, and other states. Like other members of Chloroperlidae, it is associated with clean, cool freshwater .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sweltsa lateralis: /ˈswɛltsə læˈtɛrəlɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented from Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The full extent of its range within North America has not been comprehensively mapped.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Alloperla lateralis by Nathan Banks in 1911, this was later transferred to the Sweltsa. The basionym Alloperla lateralis is retained as a synonym.
Observation Records
As of the latest data, there are 10 documented observations of this in iNaturalist, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.