Isoperla pinta

Frison, 1937

Checkered Stripetail

Isoperla pinta, commonly known as the checkered stripetail, is a of green-winged in the Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1937. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it is an aquatic insect with nymphal stages occurring in freshwater environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Isoperla pinta: /aɪˈsɒpərlə ˈpɪntə/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments. As a (order Plecoptera), nymphs develop in running water. Specific microhabitat preferences for this have not been documented.

Distribution

North America. Documented distribution records include: Alberta and British Columbia (Canada); California, Colorado, and Idaho (United States).

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Taxonomic Note

Isoperla pinta is classified within the Isoperlinae of the Perlodidae. The Isoperla contains numerous , many of which require careful examination for accurate identification.

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