Taxonomy
Nemoura cinerea
Distribution
Species Biology
Identification
Nymph identification: 0.6 to 9 mm in size. Nemoura can be difficult to separate and this species is difficult to identify due to a lack of distinctive key characteristics.
Habitat
Found in muddy, sandy, gravel areas of still or very slow running water such as ditches, ponds, lakes and streams, but are occasionally found in faster flowing stretches. Other habitats can include moist substrates, the edge of waters and in leaf packs and other vegetative material such as sphagnum. Usually found in low numbers but can be quite abundant in localised areas particularly in habitats draining peaty catchments at high altitude.
Life cycle
The life cycle can be both univoltine & semivoltine. Nymphs are present all year, and adults are in flight from March to September.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Common and widespread. Has bee recorded from 152 10km squares in Ireland.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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References
Publications
H.B. Feeley, J-R. Baars & M. Kelly-Quinn (2016) The Stonefly (Plecoptera) of Ireland –
Distribution, Life Histories & Ecology. National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford. Ireland.