Calineuria californica

(Banks, 1905)

Western Stonefly, Western Stone

Calineuria californica, commonly known as the western , is a of common stonefly in the Perlidae. It has been studied in Sierra foothill streams for its and growth patterns. The species is distributed across western North America including California, Idaho, Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia.

Common stonefly, Calineuria californica (7882551188) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Common stonefly, Calineuria californica (15010038316) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Common stonefly, Calineuria californica (7882576516) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calineuria californica: //kæliˈnʊriə kælɪˈfɔrnɪkə//

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Habitat

Sierra foothill streams

Distribution

Western North America: California, Idaho, Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia

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Taxonomic Note

This was formerly classified under the Acroneuria as Acroneuria californica before being moved to Calineuria. The synonym Acroneuria californica may still appear in older literature.

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