Platte River caddisfly
| Platte River caddisfly | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Conservation status | |
| Under review | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Trichoptera |
| Family: | Limnephilidae |
| Subfamily: | Dicosmoecinae |
| Genus: | Ironoquia |
| Species: | I. plattensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ironoquia plattensis (Alexander & Whiles, 2000) | |
The Platte River caddisfly (Ironoquia plattensis) is a small, moth-like insect found in backwaters along rivers in Nebraska. The species was first discovered in 1997 and named in 2000.[1] Upon its discovery, it was thought to be extremely rare.
Following a 12-month assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2012 determined the Platte River caddisfly was not suited to be listed as an endangered species.[2] The agency conducted more than 100 surveys and found the insect at 35 sites across a large part of Nebraska, many of which appear to be free from threats. Its conservation status is currently under review.[3]
See also
External links
- "Ironoquia plattensis Alexander & Whiles, 2000". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
References
- ↑ "Platte River caddisfly won't get endangered species protection". Lincoln Journal-Star. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "Platte River Caddisfly Not Warranted for Endangered Species Protection". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mountain-Prairie Region. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "Ironoquia plattensis species profile". Environmental Conservation Online System. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. August 30, 2012.