Perlesta decipiens (Walsh)

Grubbs, Scott A., 2011, A Review Of Stonefly (Insecta; Plecoptera) Taxonomic Research In Alabama, With New State Records And An Updated Checklist, Illiesia 7 (2), pp. 24-30 : 26

Perlesta decipiens (Walsh)

is a variable species that is widely distributed across the central and eastern U.S. ( Stark 2004; DeWalt et al. 2010). This species is common in large streams and small rivers in the Talladega National Forest region in east-central Alabama, and is likely distributed broadly across the northern and central portions of the state.

Material examined. U.S.A., Alabama, Calhoun Co., Terrapin Creek, U.S. 278 at CR 33, 4 km NE Piedmont, 17 May 2008, S.A. Grubbs, 2♂, 3♀ (WKU); Clay Co., Enitachopco Creek, CR 35, 9 km ESE Millersville, 17 May 2008, S.A. Grubbs, 3♂, 6♀ (WKU); Talladega Co., Smelley Creek, CR 234 26 May 2006, A.L. Sheldon, 4♂, 8♀ (WKU).