Shipsa rotunda (Claassen)

Grubbs, Scott A., Pessino, Massimo & DeWalt, R. Edward, 2012, Michigan Plecoptera (Stoneflies): Distribution Patterns And An Updated Species List, Illiesia 8 (18), pp. 162-173 : 169

Shipsa rotunda (Claassen)

Collection records. USA, Michigan: Delta Co., Sturgeon River, Nahma Junction , 45.8953, -86.7036, 12. V.1940, T.H. Frison and H.H. Ross, 28♂, 44♀, 3 nymphs ( CNC) ; Keweenaw Co., Montreal River , 8 km SE Eagle Harbor, 47.4214, -88.0759, 4. VI .2001, S.A. Grubbs, 5♀ ( WKU) ; Manganese Creek , 1.5 km SE Copper Harbor, 47.4606, -87.8784, 30. V.2010, R.E. DeWalt, M. Pessino, E.W. Hernandez, and M.M. Brown, ♀ ( INHS); Mackinac Co., Carp River , 20 km N St. Ignace, 46.0340, -84.7202, 2. VI.2001, S.A. Grubbs, ♀ ( WKU); Schoolcraft Co., Manistique River, Germfask at MI-77, 46.2321, -85.9288, 24.III.2011, R. E. DeWalt and M. Pessino, ♀ ( INHS) .

Comments. This large stream and riverine species has been recorded from Alaska east to Atlantic Canada and south to South Carolina (DeWalt et al. 2012a). There are several recent records from localities scattered across the Upper Peninsula and several more are anticipated, including from the northern tier of the Lower Peninsula.