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Insect Order Plecoptera- stoneflies


There are about 2 000 named species all with aquatic larva, most of whom live only in cool waters, generally running streams or lakes with a upper temperature limit of 25 degrees C. The adults have little difference in texture between the hind and fore wings, and are rather poor fliers. They also have weak mouth parts, small coxa and generally two long slender cerci.