The Alloperla severa complex (Plecoptera: Chloroperlidae) of western North America

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Baumann, Richard W.; Kondratieff, Boris C.

Source:

Illiesia, Volume 4, Issue 6, p.66‐75 (2008)

Call Number:

A08BAU01IDUS

URL:

http://illiesia.speciesfile.org/papers/Illiesia04-06.pdf

Keywords:

Alloperla, Alloperla elevata, Alloperla severa, Alloperla thalia, Plecoptera, stonefly

Abstract:

The Chloroperlinae taxon Alloperla severa of western North America is reviewed. Alloperla elevata and A. thalia previously treated as a synonyms of A. severa are considered valid species. The male genitalia of all three species are illustrated using the scanning electron microscope.