Plecoptera

Plecoptera is an order of insects commonly known as stoneflies. Some 3,500 species are described worldwide, with new species still being discovered. Stoneflies are found worldwide, except Antarctica. Stoneflies are believed to be one of the most primitive groups of Neoptera, with close relatives identified from the Carboniferous and Lower Permian geological periods, while true stoneflies are known from fossils only a bit younger. Their modern diversity, however, apparently is of Mesozoic origin.

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Paracapnia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are at least five species described in the genus Paracapnia. They are native to North America.

Austroperlidae is a family of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. There are about 10 genera and 15 described species in Austroperlidae across southern land masses Australia, New Zealand, and South America.Austroperlidae species are unique among stoneflies in having aposematic (warning) colouration. For instance, the New Zealand black stonefly Austroperla is a forest dwelling shredder that is toxic to predators due to its production of hydrogen cyanide. The warning colouration of this species is mimicked by several lineages of the unrelated non-toxic New Zealand stonefly Zelandoperla.

Styloperlidae is a family of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. There are at least 2 genera and 9 described species in Styloperlidae. The species etymology is based on the type of locality near Sapa.

Gripopterygidae is a family of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. There are more than 50 genera and 320 described species in Gripopterygidae. thumb|Rakiuraperla nudipes

Eusthenia is a genus of stonefly in the family Eustheniidae. It is endemic to Australia, with most species native to Tasmania.

Notonemouridae is a family of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. There are more than 20 genera and at least 120 described species in Notonemouridae.

Stenoperla is a genus of insect in the family Eustheniidae containing a number of species of stonefly all endemic to New Zealand.

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Thaumatoperla is a genus of insect in the family Eustheniidae containing four species of stonefly, all endemic to the Victorian alpine area of Australia.

Diamphipnoidae is a family of stoneflies in the order Plecoptera. There are at least two genera and about nine described species in Diamphipnoidae. They are only found in Chile and Argentina, and possibly Paraguay and Uruguay.

Paraleuctra is a genus of rolled-winged stoneflies in the family Leuctridae. There are more than 20 described species in Paraleuctra.

Allocapnia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are at least 40 described species in Allocapnia.

Kathroperla is a genus of green stoneflies in the family Chloroperlidae. There are at least four described species in Kathroperla.

Riekoperla is a genus of stonefly in the family Gripopterygidae. It contains the following species: Riekoperla darlingtoni

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Arctoperlaria is a suborder of stoneflies, found globally. The Plecoptera Species File divides this suborder as follows:

Bolshecapnia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are at least four described species in Bolshecapnia.

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Leptoperla is a genus of stonefly in the family Gripopterygidae. It contains the following species: Leptoperla cacuminis

Capnia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are at least 120 described species in Capnia.

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Eucapnopsis is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are at least 2 described species in Eucapnopsis.

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Utacapnia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are about 11 described species in Utacapnia, found primarily in the Rocky Mountains of North America. Most species in this genus were first described by Alan V. Nebeker and Arden R. Gaufin.

Capnioneura is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae, containing 15 species. The genus was formally described in 1905 by Swiss entomologist Friedrich Ris. Capnioneura are found in various nations in Europe, as well as Turkey. The genus has one synonym, being Napcia, coined in 1917 by Spanish entomologist Longinos Navás.

Capnura is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are about seven described species in Capnura.

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Pteronarcys is a genus of giant stoneflies in the family Pteronarcyidae. There are about 8 described species in Pteronarcys. thumb|Pteronarcys pictetii

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Zwicknia is a genus of small winter stoneflies in the family Capniidae. There are about 11 described species in Zwicknia.

Yoraperla is a genus of roach-like stoneflies in the family Peltoperlidae. There are about eight described species in Yoraperla.

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