Neoperla
Genus of stoneflies
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Neoperla is a genus of common stoneflies in the family Perlidae. There are more than 260 described species in Neoperla.[1][2][3][4]
| Neoperla | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Plecoptera |
| Family: | Perlidae |
| Subfamily: | Perlinae |
| Genus: | Neoperla Needham, 1905 |
| Diversity | |
| at least 260 species | |
Distribution and Diversity
Neoperla is among the most species-rich and widely distributed genera of stoneflies, with at least 271 described species worldwide. The genus exhibits a broad geographical range:
Asia: China alone hosts over 100 species, accounting for about 38% of the genus.[5]
Africa: A comprehensive revision recognized 82 valid species in sub-Saharan Africa, all endemic to the region.[6]
North America: Several species, such as Neoperla clymene and Neoperla coosa, are found across the eastern United States.[7]
