Taxonomy
Protonemura praecox
Distribution
Species Biology
Identification
Nymph identification: 0.6 to 10 mm in size. Recognised from the separation of the terga and sternum in the first five abdominal segments whereas P. meyeri the separation occurs in the first four segments, with partial separation in segments five to eight.
Habitat
Small fast flowing streams at high altitude.
Life cycle
Univoltine - produces one brood in a year. Adult flight period is from February to June. Nymphs present from July to May.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Very rare and restricted. All verified records from Wicklow Mountains. Has bee recorded from 7 10km squares in Ireland.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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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.