How to Identify Perlidae
Perlidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Plecoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Perlidae Species
Calineuria californica (Banks, 1905)
Calineuria californica (Banks, 1905)
Calineuria californica, the western stone, is a common stonefly in the Perlidae …
Eccoptura xanthenes (Newman, 1838)
Eccoptura xanthenes (Newman, 1838)
Eccoptura xanthenes, the yellow stone, is a described North American stonefly sp…
Acroneuria abnormis (Newman, 1838)
Acroneuria abnormis (Newman, 1838)
Acroneuria abnormis, the common stone, is a North American Perlidae common stone…
Hesperoperla pacifica (Banks, 1900)
Hesperoperla pacifica (Banks, 1900)
Hesperoperla pacifica, the golden stonefly, is a North American common stonefly …
Claassenia sabulosa (Banks, 1900)
Claassenia sabulosa (Banks, 1900)
Claassenia sabulosa, the short-wing stone, is a common North American stonefly i…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Perlidae?
Perlidae animals belong to the Plecoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Perlidae?
Perlidae is classified in the order Plecoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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