“Stripetails, Springflies, Yellow Stones”
Genus Overview
One species in North America, Clioperla clio. They tend to be predatory on organisms living among leafpacks. One study suggests that diet shifts from a herbivore-detritivore in early instars to carnivore diet in later instars. Growth is rapid and suggests a univoltine life cycle.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 4.8
Upper Midwest: 1
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Engulfer / Predator
MOVEMENT
Clinger
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-erosional
Diagnostic Characters
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