Capniidae

Eight species in 4 genera have been recorded from Michigan, with another 5 species possibly to be encountered in the state based on existing regional distributional records. Note: species denoted in bold-blue have been recorded in Michigan, other are likely to be found in the state based on existed regional distribution records.

Allocapnia Claassen, 1928

Allocapnia frisoni Ross & Ricker, 1964 - OH, WI
Allocapnia granulata (Claassen), 1924 Capnella
Allocapnia illinoensis Frison, 1935 - IL, IN, MN, OH, ON, WI
Allocapnia minima (Newport), 1848 Perla
Allocapnia nivicola (Fitch, 1847 Perla) - IL, IN, OH, WI
Allocapnia pygmaea (Burmeister), 1839 Semblis
Allocapnia recta (Claassen, 1924 Capnella) - IL, IN, OH, ON, WI
Allocapnia rickeri Frison, 1942 - IN, MN, OH, WI
Allocapnia vivipara (Claassen), 1924 Capnella

Capnia Pictet, 1841

Capnia vernalis (Newport), 1848 Perla - NEW - Grubbs and Bright 2002

Capnura Banks, 1900

Capnura manitoba Claassen, 1924

Paracapnia Hanson, 1946

Paracapnia angulata Hanson, 1961
Paracapnia opis (Newman), 1839 Chloroperia - NEW - Grubbs and Bright 2002
   • Paracapnia curvata Hanson, 1946 (syn. Hansen 1961)

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