Springfly
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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 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.
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.
Megarcys subtruncata
Truncate Springfly
Megarcys subtruncata, commonly known as the truncate springfly, is a stonefly species in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Hanson in 1942. The species occurs in western North America, with documented records from British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. It belongs to a genus of predatory stoneflies typically associated with cold, well-oxygenated streams.