Skwala curvata

(Hanson, 1942)

Curved Springfly

Skwala curvata, commonly known as the curved springfly, is a in the Perlodidae. It was described by Hanson in 1942 and is found in western North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Skwala curvata: /ˈskʷa.la kɝˈva.ta/

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Distribution

Western North America: recorded from British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

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Taxonomic Note

The Skwala was formerly treated as a synonym of Arcynopteryx but has been reinstated as valid in recent classifications. in this genus are sometimes referred to as 'springflies' in common usage, though this term is not formally defined.

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