A NEW LARVAL RECORD OF PERLINELLA-DRYMO (PLECOPTERA, PERLIDAE) FOR MICHIGAN

The presence of larvae of Perlinella drymo in Michigan is documented f or the first time, A total of 7 individuals were collected from Iron C reek, a tributary of the River Raisin watershed located in southeaster n Michigan. Gut analysis of one specimen provided evidence for a carni vorous diet. The location from which larvae were collected indicate a preference during winter for stabilized undercut banks with little or no now and accumulated organic debris upon sand and gravel substrate.