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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Rhyacophilidae

Six species in 1 genus have been recorded from Michigan, with another 5 species likely to be found in the state based on those species' regional distribution.

Species denoted in bold blue have been recorded from Michigan, based on literature records, examined museum specimens or personal collection. Species in normal font are likely to be found in Michigan, based on the species known range. Species denoted with " • " and indented are synonomized with the unindented species name listed directly above it.

Rhyacophila Pictet, 1834

Rhyacophila brunnea Banks, 1911 ("1910")
   • Rhyacophila acuminata Fields, 1981
   • Rhyacophila acropedes Banks, 1914
   • Rhyacophila ignorata Schmid, 1974
Rhyacophila fenestra Ross, 1938 - OH, IN, IL
Rhyacophila fuscula (Walker, 1852) Neuronia
Rhyacophila glaberrima
Ulmer, 1907 - OH, IN, IL
   • Rhyacophila andrea Betten, 1934
   • Rhyacophila fairchildi Banks, 1930
Rhyacophila invaria
(Walker, 1852) Polycentropus - ONT, WI
   • Rhyacophila luctuosa Banks, 1911 ("1910")
Rhyacophila ledra Ross, 1939
   • Rhyacophila hardeni Denning, 1948
Rhyacophila lobifera
Betten, 1934 - ONT, OH, IN, IL
Rhyacophila manistee Ross, 1938
Rhyacophila mainensis
Banks Banks, 1911 ("1910")
   • Rhyacophila melita Ross, 1938
Rhyacophila torva
Hagen, 1861 - PA, OH, WI
   • Rhyacophila terminata Banks, 1907
   • Rhyacophila vinura Milne, 1936
Rhyacophila vibox Milne, 1936

Page created: October 28, 2002 - Last edited: July 1, 2011 (EB)