Aquatic Insects of Michigan

by Ethan Bright, Museum of Zoology Insect Division and School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan

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Metretopodidae

There are two species in two genera recorded in Michigan, with an additional species that may likely be found based on its known recorded regional distribution.

Metretopus Eaton, 1901

Metretopus borealis (Eaton), 1871 Heptagenia
  • Metretopus norvegicus Eaton, 1901
  • Rhithrogena borealis Eaton, 1871

Siphloplecton Clemens, 1915

Siphloplecton basale (Walker), 1853 Baetis
  • Heptagenia basalis (Walker), 1853
  • Siphloplecton flexus (Clemens), 1913
  • Siphloplecton signatum Traver, 1932
  • Siphlurus flexus Clemens, 1913
Siphloplecton interlineatum (Walsh), 1863 Baetis - IL, IN, WI
  • Baetis femorata Walsh, 1862

Page created: October 29, 2002 - Last updated: October 19, 2006 (EB)