Leuctra Stephens 1836 (rolled-winged stonefly)

Insecta - Plecoptera - Leuctridae

Full reference: J. F. Stephens. 1836. Illustrations of British Entomology; or, a Synopsis of Indigenous Insects; Containing their Generic and Specific Distinctions; with an Account of their Metamorphoses, Times of Appearance, Localities, Food, and Economy, as Far as Practicable. Mandibulata. Vol VI 57-216

Parent taxon: Leuctridae according to F. M. Carpenter 1992

See also Jarzembowski 1980 and Sinitshenkova 1987

Sister taxa: Baltileuctra, Euroleuctra, Lycoleuctra, Megaleuctra, Palaeoleuctra, Palaeopsole, Zealeuctra

Subtaxa: Leuctra antiqua Leuctra gracilis Leuctra linearis Leuctra minuscula Leuctra picteti Leuctra priscula

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Ecology: volant detritivore-omnivore

Distribution:

• Oligocene of Germany (1 collection)

• Eocene of Poland (2), the United Kingdom (1)

Total: 4 collections including 6 occurrences

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