Salmoperla
Baumann & Lauck, 1987
Species Guides
1Salmoperla is a of stoneflies (Plecoptera) in the Perlodidae, tribe Arcynopterygini. Described in 1987 by Baumann and Lauck, this genus is known from California. As a member of the Systellognatha, Salmoperla belongs to a group of predatory stoneflies characterized by specialized mouthpart adaptations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Salmoperla: //ˌsæl.moʊˈpɜːr.lə//
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Distribution
California, USA
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Taxonomic history
The Salmoperla was established by Baumann and Lauck in 1987 within the tribe Arcynopterygini, Perlodinae. The name reflects its placement among western Nearctic genera.
Data availability
Records for this are sparse. GBIF lists distribution records from California, and iNaturalist reports only 2 observations as of the source data date, indicating limited documentation of this genus in the field.