Kathroperla takhoma
Stark & Surdick, 1987
Slenderhead Sallfly
Kathroperla takhoma is a of in the Kathroperlidae, commonly known as the slenderhead sallfly. It was described by Stark & Surdick in 1987. The species is part of the group within the order Plecoptera. It has been documented in western North America, with records from California and Washington.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kathroperla takhoma: /ˌkæθrəˈpɜrlə təˈhoʊmə/
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Distribution
Known from western North America, with confirmed records from California and Washington. The name "takhoma" references Mount Rainier (Takhoma), suggesting a possible association with the Pacific Northwest region.
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Taxonomic Note
There is a discrepancy in assignment between sources: GBIF and Catalogue of Life place this in Kathroperlidae, while Wikipedia and NCBI list it in Chloroperlidae. The Catalogue of Life classification (Kathroperlidae) is preferred as it reflects more recent taxonomic revisions.