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Stonefly - Family Perlidae, Tribe Acroneuriini, Acroneuria lycorias *Species ID is tentative<br />
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Habitat: Spotted on a stone wall next to a river; mixed forest Acroneuria,Acroneuria lycorias,Acroneuriini,Geotagged,Spring,United States,perlidae,plecoptera,stonefly Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Stonefly - Family Perlidae, Tribe Acroneuriini, Acroneuria lycorias

*Species ID is tentative

Habitat: Spotted on a stone wall next to a river; mixed forest

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''Acroneuria lycorias'' or the boreal stonefly is a species of stonefly native to North America. It was first described by Edward Newman in 1839. The species is named after the Nereid Lycorias of Greek mythology.

The species is found in North America. It ranges from northern Quebec southwards through New England to Florida and westwards to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Tennessee. In Alberta, the species is known from boreal streams. The insect frequents large cold water bodies.. more

Similar species: Stoneflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 24, 2022. Captured May 31, 2021 12:09 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm