Isoperla bilineata
(Say, 1823)
Two-lined Stripetail
Isoperla bilineata, commonly known as the two-lined stripetail, is a of green-winged in the Perlodidae. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois. feed on pollen, while larvae are predatory and emerge from water in spring.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Isoperla bilineata: /ˌaɪ.soʊˈpɜr.lə ˌbaɪ.lɪˈniː.eɪ.tə/
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Habitat
Aquatic environments during larval stage; found near water sources.
Distribution
North America: recorded in Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois.
Seasonality
active in spring; larvae emerge from water in spring.
Diet
feed on pollen; larvae are predatory.
Life Cycle
Larval stage is aquatic; are terrestrial.
More Details
Nomenclature
First described by Thomas Say in 1823.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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