Eccoptura xanthenes

(Newman, 1838)

Yellow Stone

Eccoptura xanthenes is a in the Perlidae, commonly known as the yellow stone. It is found in eastern North America. As a member of the Perlidae family, it is a predatory stonefly. The species has been documented in at least six U.S. states.

Eccoptura xanthenes imported from iNaturalist photo 29940706 on 22 June 2020 by (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Common stonefly, Eccoptura xanthenses (6964922440) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Common stonefly, Eccoptura xanthenses (6964923540) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eccoptura xanthenes: //ɛkˈkɒptjʊrə zænˈθiːniːz//

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Identification

The 'yellow stone' suggests yellow coloration, but specific diagnostic features distinguishing E. xanthenes from other Perlidae are not documented in available sources.

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Habitat

Found in freshwater lotic environments (running water). Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.

Distribution

Documented from Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and likely additional eastern North American states based on iNaturalist observations.

Human Relevance

Stoneflies including Perlidae are used as bioindicators of water quality due to their sensitivity to pollution. Specific applications for E. xanthenes are not documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Perlidae speciesMembers of the same share general body plan and ; specific distinguishing characters for E. xanthenes require examination of wing venation and genitalia.

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Taxonomic note

Authority year varies between sources: Newman 1838 (Catalogue of Life, GBIF) versus Newman 1828 (NCBI). The 1838 date is more widely cited in taxonomic databases.

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