Perlodidae
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Clioperla clio
Clio Stripetail
Clioperla clio is a species of green-winged stonefly and the sole member of the monotypic genus Clioperla. It belongs to the family Perlodidae, a group of predatory stoneflies commonly known as stripetails. The species is endemic to the Nearctic region and has been documented across the eastern and southeastern United States. Like other perlodids, it is associated with freshwater habitats during its immature stages.
Cosumnoperla hypocrena
Cosumnes Spring Stonefly
Cosumnoperla hypocrena is a species of spring stonefly in the family Perlodidae, described from California in 1987. The genus Cosumnoperla contains species associated with spring-fed habitats. As a member of the subfamily Isoperlinae, it shares characteristics with other western North American perlodids. The specific epithet refers to the type locality near the Cosumnes River.
Cultus
Cultus is a genus of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, established by Ricker in 1952. The genus belongs to the tribe Diploperlini and is part of the diverse Perlodinae subfamily within the order Plecoptera. Species in this genus are found in western North America.
Cultus verticalis
Spiny Springfly
Cultus verticalis, commonly known as the spiny springfly, is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae. The species was first described by Banks in 1920 under the basionym Perla verticalis. It is known from scattered localities in eastern North America, with confirmed records from Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Québec. As a member of the Perlodidae, it belongs to a family of predatory stoneflies commonly found in cool, well-oxygenated streams.
Diploperlini
springflies
Diploperlini is a tribe of springflies (Plecoptera) in the family Perlodidae, established by Stark & Szczytko in 1984. The tribe comprises approximately 13 genera and more than 30 described species. Members of this tribe are aquatic insects in the nymphal stage and terrestrial as adults.
Diura
Diura is a genus of stoneflies (Plecoptera) in the family Perlodidae, comprising approximately seven described species distributed across Europe and North America. Species such as Diura nanseni are univoltine, completing their life cycle in one year with nymphal growth primarily during spring months. Nymphs are typically associated with lotic environments and exhibit predatory or grazing feeding habits depending on species.
Frisonia
Frisonia is a genus of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, established by Ricker in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Arcynopterygini within the subfamily Perlodinae. The genus is part of the diverse systellognathan stonefly assemblage, characterized by flexible gill structures and predatory habits in the nymphal stage.
Frisonia picticeps
Painted Springfly
Frisonia picticeps is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae, known by the common name Painted Springfly. It was originally described as Arcynopteryx picticeps by Hanson in 1942 before being transferred to the genus Frisonia. The species is distributed in western North America, with records from British Columbia through the Pacific Northwest to California and Nevada. As a member of the tribe Arcynopterygini, it belongs to a group of predatory stoneflies.
Helopicus
springflies
Helopicus is a genus of springflies (order Plecoptera) in the family Perlodidae, established by Ricker in 1952. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across eastern North America and parts of Asia. Species in this genus are part of the stonefly group Systellognatha, characterized by their predatory or omnivorous feeding habits as nymphs.
Helopicus subvarians
vernal springfly
Helopicus subvarians is a species of springfly in the family Perlodidae, described by Banks in 1920. It is commonly known as the vernal springfly. Records indicate occurrence in the eastern United States. Like other Plecoptera, it is associated with aquatic habitats during immature stages.
Isogenoides
springflies
Isogenoides is a genus of springflies (family Perlodidae) comprising eight described species distributed across North America. These stoneflies inhabit cool, lotic freshwater systems and exhibit species-specific vibrational communication through drumming. The genus demonstrates considerable life history diversity, including extended diapause periods and semivoltine development in some populations.
Isogenoides frontalis
Hudsonian springfly
Isogenoides frontalis, known as the Hudsonian springfly, is a stonefly species in the family Perlodidae. It is one of several species in the genus Isogenoides found in North America. The species has been documented in the northern United States and Canada, including Michigan, Minnesota, Maine, and Manitoba. Research on the genus indicates that Isogenoides species exhibit complex vibrational communication (drumming) behaviors and extended egg diapause lasting up to several years.
Isoperla bilineata
Two-lined Stripetail
Isoperla bilineata, commonly known as the two-lined stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, and Illinois. Adults feed on pollen, while larvae are predatory and emerge from water in spring.
Isoperla davisi
Alabama stripetail
Isoperla davisi, commonly known as the Alabama stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. The species was described by James in 1974 and is native to North America, with recorded occurrences in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, and Louisiana. Like other members of the genus Isoperla, it belongs to the subfamily Isoperlinae within the stonefly order Plecoptera.
Isoperla dicala
Sable Stripetail
Isoperla dicala, commonly known as the sable stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1942. The species is found in eastern North America, with documented occurrences in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, and Georgia. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it is associated with freshwater environments.
Isoperla lata
Dark Stripetail
Isoperla lata, commonly known as the dark stripetail, is a green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It is native to North America with documented populations in Labrador, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota. The species inhabits cold-water trout streams where it functions as a predator on other aquatic insects. Research from Wisconsin indicates a slow univoltine life cycle with synchronous spring emergence and temperature-dependent egg development.
Isoperla marmorata
red stripetail
Isoperla marmorata, commonly known as the red stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Needham and Claassen in 1925. The species is found in western North America, with documented occurrences in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Like other perlodid stoneflies, it belongs to the order Plecoptera, an ancient group of aquatic insects with incomplete metamorphosis.
Isoperla namata
Ozark stripetail
Isoperla namata, commonly known as the Ozark stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1942. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.
Isoperla orata
Colorless Stripetail
Isoperla orata, known as the colorless stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1942. The species has been recorded from scattered locations in eastern and central North America including Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, and New Brunswick. As a member of the genus Isoperla, it belongs to a group of predatory stoneflies commonly referred to as stripetails.
Isoperla richardsoni
Sterling Stripetail
Isoperla richardsoni, commonly known as the sterling stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1935. The species is found in North America, with records from Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Kentucky.
Isoperla signata
transverse stripetail
Isoperla signata, commonly known as the transverse stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It has been documented in North America, with specific life cycle studies conducted in Central Wisconsin trout streams. The species belongs to the order Plecoptera, which comprises aquatic insects commonly known as stoneflies.
Isoperla similis
Black Stripetail
Isoperla similis, commonly known as the black stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. First described by Hagen in 1861, this stonefly is found in North America, with confirmed distribution records from Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Maine, and Massachusetts. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it belongs to a group of aquatic insects whose nymphal stages develop in freshwater environments.
Isoperla sobria
Colorado Stripetail
Isoperla sobria is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae, commonly known as the Colorado Stripetail. It is a member of the genus Isoperla, which comprises numerous small to medium-sized predatory stoneflies found in running waters of the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been documented across western North America from Alaska to California. Like other perlodids, its larvae develop in freshwater streams and are indicators of good water quality.
Isoperlinae
Stripetail Stoneflies, Springflies
Isoperlinae is a subfamily of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, distributed across the Palaearctic and Nearctic regions. Members are commonly known as stripetails or springflies. The subfamily includes approximately 12 genera, with Isoperla being the most speciose and well-known. These stoneflies are aquatic insects whose nymphs inhabit running waters.
Malirekus hastatus
Brook Springfly
Malirekus hastatus, commonly known as the brook springfly, is a species of stonefly in the family 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.
Malirekus iroquois
Iroquois Springfly
Malirekus iroquois is a species of springfly in the family Perlodidae, described by Stark and Szczytko in 1988. It belongs to the order Plecoptera, an ancient group of aquatic insects commonly known as stoneflies or springflies. The species is known from a limited number of observations and has a documented distribution in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Megarcys
springflies
Megarcys is a genus of springflies in the family Perlodidae, comprising approximately 11 described species. The genus was established by Klapálek in 1912. Species occur primarily in cold-water habitats across northern regions of North America and Asia. Megarcys belongs to the tribe Arcynopterygini within the subfamily Perlodinae.
Oroperla
Oroperla is a genus of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, established by Needham in 1933. Members of this genus are classified within the tribe Arcynopterygini and are part of the diverse Systellognatha infraorder. The genus is documented from western North America, specifically California and Nevada. As a perlodid stonefly, it likely inhabits cool, flowing freshwater systems typical of the family.
Osobenus yakimae
Yakima Springfly
Osobenus yakimae is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae, commonly known as the Yakima Springfly. It is distributed across the Pacific Northwest of North America, with records from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it is an aquatic insect with nymphal stages developing in freshwater habitats. The species was first described by Hoppe in 1938.
Perlinodes
Perlinodes is a genus of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae. It was established by Needham and Claassen in 1925 and is classified within the tribe Arcynopterygini. The genus is found in western North America, with records from Alberta and several western U.S. states. Like other perlodid stoneflies, members of this genus are aquatic as nymphs and terrestrial as adults.
Perlinodes aurea
Perlinodes aurea is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae. The genus Perlinodes is part of the subfamily Isoperlinae, a group of predatory stoneflies characterized by their streamlined bodies and aquatic larval stages. Like other members of Perlodidae, P. aurea has a life cycle tied to clean, well-oxygenated freshwater habitats. Adult stoneflies are generally short-lived and do not feed, focusing instead on reproduction. The specific epithet "aurea" (golden) likely refers to coloration characteristics of the species.
Perlodinae
Springflies
Perlodinae is a subfamily of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, first described by Klapálek in 1909. The subfamily comprises at least 20 genera and approximately 60 described species. Perlodinae is distributed across Asia and other regions, with notable diversity in China. The tribal classification within Perlodinae remains under discussion, with three recognized tribes but ongoing questions about their validity.
Perlodini
Perlodini is a tribe of stoneflies (order Plecoptera) within the family Perlodidae, established by Klapálek in 1909. The tribe comprises more than 80 described species distributed across the Palaearctic and Nearctic regions. Perlodini belongs to the subfamily Perlodinae and represents a well-defined lineage within the systellognathan stoneflies, though specific ecological traits of the tribe as a whole remain incompletely documented.
Rickera sorpta
Palestripe Springfly
Rickera sorpta is a stonefly species in the family Perlodidae, known by the common name Palestripe Springfly. It is distributed across the western United States, with records from California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it is associated with freshwater habitats and likely exhibits the aquatic larval and terrestrial adult life history typical of stoneflies.
Salmoperla
Salmoperla is a genus of stoneflies (Plecoptera) in the family 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.
Skwala
springflies
Skwala is a genus of springflies (Plecoptera: Perlodidae) established by Ricker in 1943, containing approximately five described species distributed across North America and Asia. Species in this genus are amphibiotic, with aquatic nymphal stages in freshwater streams and terrestrial adults. At least one species, Skwala pusilla, has been documented as predatory. The genus has been subject to cytogenetic study, with Skwala compacta representing the first photographic documentation of stonefly chromosomes.
Skwala americana
American springfly
Skwala americana, commonly known as the American springfly, is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It is distributed across western North America, with records from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and other regions. As a member of the order Plecoptera, it has an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage, typical of stoneflies.
Skwala curvata
Curved Springfly
Skwala curvata, commonly known as the curved springfly, is a stonefly species in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Hanson in 1942 and is found in western North America.
Susulus venustus
Susulus venustus is a stonefly species in the family Perlodidae, described by Jewett in 1965. It belongs to the genus Susulus within the tribe Perlodini. The species is known from California in western North America. As a member of the Plecoptera order, it is part of the aquatic insect community associated with freshwater habitats.
Yugus
Yugus is a genus of stoneflies in the family Perlodidae, established by Ricker in 1952. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Nearctic stonefly fauna, with documented occurrence in the eastern United States. As with other perlodid stoneflies, they are aquatic insects with nymphal stages in streams and rivers. The genus is classified within the tribe Perlodini, reflecting close relationships with other genera in this group.