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 .