Genus Overview
7 species in North America. This genus is found in small streams to larger rivers. Identification to species is difficult and revision is probably needed.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 1.7 - 7.1
Upper Midwest: 7 and higher
Midwest: 3.1 and higher
Mid-Atlantic: 4 and higher
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
Scraper / Grazer
Scraper / Grazer
MOVEMENT
Clinger
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-erosional
Diagnostic Characters