Taxonomy
Amphinemura sulcicollis
Distribution
Species Biology
Identification
Nymph identification: size 0.5 to 7 mm. Easily identified due to the 5-8 filamentous or thread–like gills on its prosternum (ventral part of the 1st segment of the thorax)
Habitat
Found in highest densities amongst leaf-packs and particularly mosses in fast flowing reaches of stony streams and rivers. It is also known to occur in lakes with stony shorelines.
Life cycle
Univoltine - produces one brood in a year. Adult flight period is from April to September. Nymphs present from August to July.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Common and widespread throughtout the country. Has been recorded from 269 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.