Sweltsa naica
(Provancher, 1876)
Northeastern Sallfly
Sweltsa naica, commonly known as the northeastern sallfly, is a of in the Chloroperlidae. It is known from a restricted distribution in northeastern North America. The species was described by Provancher in 1876. As a member of Chloroperlidae, it belongs to a family commonly referred to as green stoneflies or sallflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sweltsa naica: /ˈswɛltsə ˈnaɪkə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Labrador, Maine, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. The appears restricted to the northeastern portion of North America.
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Provancher in 1876. The Sweltsa contains multiple of green stoneflies, many of which are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.
Observation Rarity
As of available records, iNaturalist shows only a single observation, suggesting the may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field.