Clioperla clio

(Newman, 1839)

Clio Stripetail

Clioperla clio is a of green-winged and the sole member of the Clioperla. It belongs to the Perlodidae, a group of predatory stoneflies commonly known as stripetails. The species is to the Nearctic region and has been documented across the eastern and southeastern United States. Like other perlodids, it is associated with freshwater during its stages.

Perlodid stonefly, Clioperla clio (6965111809) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Perlodid stonefly, Clioperla clio (6897253674) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Perlodid stonefly, Clioperla clio (6965112339) by Bob Henricks from Charlottesville, United States. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clioperla clio: //ˌkliːoʊˈpɜːrlə ˈkliːoʊ//

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Distribution

Documented from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida. Records suggest a range concentrated in the eastern and southeastern United States.

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