Species 5b Einfeldia species A, Epler 2001

Adult:  The adult of this species has not been described, but it may bear some resemblance to those of E. pagana, since J. E. Sublette apparently misidentified an adult and pupa of this species as E. pagana.

Pupa:  See note above concerning the adult.

Fourth instar larva
Frontal apotome with fenestra, and rugosity anterior to this pit.
Mentum with central tooth with slight notches (type I), lateral teeth grading evenly (type I).
Pecten epipharyngis weakly tripartitie and covered with minute spinules.
Mandible with three inner teeth and no furrows near base.

Cytology:  Unknown.

Found in wetlands and streams in the south-eastern states.

Found: Florida - (Epler 2001).
            Georgia - (Epler 2001).
            Michigan - (Curry 1961 as E. pagana.
            North Carolina - (Epler 2001).
            Ohio - (Bolton 2012).

See also E.pagana, E. species 2yB. bruneipennis.

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