Sierraperla cora

(Needham & Smith, 1916)

Giant Roachfly, Italian Garlic

Sierraperla cora is a of in the Peltoperlidae, commonly known as the giant roachfly or Italian garlic. The species is characterized by its roach-like appearance, a trait shared by members of its family. It is native to western North America, with documented records from California, Nevada, and Oregon. The species was originally described as Peltoperla cora by Needham and Smith in 1916 before being transferred to the Sierraperla.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sierraperla cora: /siˌɛrəˈpɜrla ˈkɔra/

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Identification

Members of the Peltoperlidae are distinguished from other families by their roach-like body form, with broad, flattened bodies and relatively short . Sierraperla cora is specifically recognized by its large size relative to other peltoperlids, earning it the 'giant roachfly.' Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing S. cora from are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Western North America. Documented from California, Nevada, and Oregon based on occurrence records.

Similar Taxa

Other PeltoperlidaeShare the characteristic roach-like body form, but S. cora is distinguished by its larger size.
Other Sierraperla species in the same ; specific distinguishing features for S. cora are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Peltoperla cora by Needham and Smith in 1916. The was later transferred to the Sierraperla, which was established to accommodate certain North American peltoperlid species.