Paraperla frontalis
(Banks, 1902)
Hyporheic Sallfly
Paraperla frontalis, commonly known as the hyporheic sallfly, is a of in the Chloroperlidae. It inhabits hyporheic zones—the saturated sediments beneath and adjacent to stream beds. The species is documented from western North America including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Montana.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraperla frontalis: /ˌpæɹəˈpɜːlə frɒnˈtæːlɪs/
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Habitat
Hyporheic zones: the saturated spaces within streambed sediments beneath and alongside running water channels.
Distribution
Western North America: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Montana.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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