Template:Capniidae

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Capniidae

Capnia left whole.jpg
Order
Plecoptera
Family
Capniidae


Common name
winter stonefly
Capnia stoneflies have hind wing pads that are are broad as they are long. An important distinction of the Capniidae family is the membranous pleural folds that run down the posterior abdomen segments 1-9. These look like two lines running parallel down the back of the abdomen. Capnia are distinguished by femurs and tibia of forelegs with less than 20 fine hairs and no dorsal femoral fringe hairs.

Ventral and dorsal views are seen here.