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  • Over 100 species of caddisflies and stoneflies are found, including stonefly endemics such as Megaloptera williamsi, Hansonoperla appalachia, several Capnia species and Acroneuria lycorias (found only in Sevier County).

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States 2009

  • The Neuroptera, called Spongillaflies for their favorite food, are often paired with the Megaloptera in discussions of aquatic insects because of their similar lifestyles.

    Insecta (Aquatic) 2008

  • Glad to see that someone else here appreciates Megaloptera as opposed to megalomania.

    Sad but true - The Panda's Thumb 2005

  • Megaloptera McWars Says: liberals would rather see obama take the terrorists out the same restaurant he takes his wife. whatever dining facilities they have in high crime, high inflation, deeply polluted chicago and washington.

    Think Progress 2009

  • Examples include freshwater crustaceans (Phreatoicidea, Paramelitidae and the unique, cave-dwelling Spelaeogrypus lepidops); harvestmen (the endemic Triaenonychidae); flies (Pachybates, Trichantha, and Peringueyomina); Megaloptera, Dermaptera, bugs of the tribe Cephalelini, caddisflies (Trichoptera) and various beetles, notable stagbeetles (Lucanidae) of the genus Colophon.

    Montane fynbos and renosterveld 2008

  • Examples include freshwater crustaceans (Phreatoicidea, Paramelitidae and the unique, cave-dwelling Spelaeogrypus lepidops); harvestmen (the endemic Triaenonychidae); flies (Pachybates, Trichantha, and Peringueyomina); Megaloptera, Dermaptera, bugs of the tribe Cephalelini, caddisflies (Trichoptera) and various beetles, notable stagbeetles (Lucanidae) of the genus Colophon.

    Lowland fynbos and renosterveld 2008

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