Malirekus hastatus
(Banks, 1920)
Brook Springfly
Malirekus hastatus, commonly known as the brook springfly, is a of in the Perlodidae. First described by Banks in 1920 under the name Isogenus hastatus, this species is native to eastern North America. It belongs to the order Plecoptera, a group of aquatic insects commonly known as stoneflies or springflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malirekus hastatus: //mæˈlɪrɛkəs hɑːˈsteɪtəs//
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Distribution
Eastern United States, with documented occurrences in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Isogenus hastatus by Banks in 1920, later transferred to Malirekus.
Observation data
As of the available data, only one observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting this may be rarely encountered or underreported.