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Neoperla
Genus of stoneflies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Neoperla is a genus of common stoneflies in the family Perlidae. There are more than 260 described species in Neoperla.[1][2][3][4]
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Distribution and Diversity
Neoperla is among the most species-rich and widely distributed genera of stoneflies, with at least 271 described species worldwide. The genus exhibits a broad geographical range:
Asia: China alone hosts over 100 species, accounting for about 38% of the genus.[5]
Africa: A comprehensive revision recognized 82 valid species in sub-Saharan Africa, all endemic to the region.[6]
North America: Several species, such as Neoperla clymene and Neoperla coosa, are found across the eastern United States.[7]
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