Neoperla mainensis

Banks, 1948

Maine Stone

Neoperla mainensis, known as the Maine Stone, is a of in the Perlidae. It is one of several species in the Neoperla found in North America. Stoneflies in this family are aquatic insects whose larvae inhabit running water. The species was described by Banks in 1948.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoperla mainensis: /ˌni.oʊˈpɜr.lə ˌmaɪˈnɛn.sɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Illinois, Maine, Ohio, and Ontario. Distribution records are sparse, with only one observation documented in iNaturalist.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Nathan Banks in 1948. The specific epithet 'mainensis' refers to the state of Maine, one of the documented localities for this .

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