The genus Megaleuctra Neave (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) in North America

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Baumann, Richard W.; Stark, Bill P.

Source:

Illiesia, Mississippi College, the Slovenian Museum of Natural History, and Illinois Natural History Survey, Volume 9, Issue 6, p.65-93 (2013)

Call Number:

A13BAU01IDUS

URL:

http://www2.pms-lj.si/illiesia/papers/Illiesia09-06.pdf

Keywords:

Leuctridae, Megaleuctra, Plecoptera, stonefly, SWAP

Abstract:

The extant Nearctic Megaleuctra are reviewed and five species are recognized: M. complicata Claassen, M. flinti Baumann, M. kincaidi Frison, M. stigmata (Banks), and M. williamsae Hanson. Diagnostic illustrations and SEM images are provided for the male and female of all species. The females of M. complicata and M. flinti are described for the first time and M. sierra Fields is placed as a synonym of M. stigmata.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Invertebrates

Suggested citation:
Baumann, R.W. &. B.P. Stark. 2013. The genus Megaleuctra Neave (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) in North America. Illiesia, 9(06):65-93. Available online: http://www2.pms-lj.si/illiesia/papers/Illiesia09-06.pdf.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Baumann RW, Stark BP. 2013. The genus Megaleuctra Neave (Plecoptera: Leuctridae) in North America. [accessed 2016 Jan 25]; Illiesia. 9(6):65–93. http://www2.pms-lj.si/illiesia/papers/Illiesia09-06.pdf. [italicize Megaleuctra]