Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future

作者：Anna Eichert, Lucas Henrique de Almeida, Yu‐Zhou Du, Tácio Duarte, Romolo Fochetti, Scott Hotaling, Qing‐Bo Huo, Corentin Jouault, Abigail P. Kirkaldy, Harald Letsch, WEIHAI LI, Manuel Jesús López‐Rodríguez, James Machingura, Graham A. McCulloch, RAORAO MO, Shodo Mtow, Pablo Pessacq, Mellis Layra Soares Rippel, Rolando Rivera‐Pomar, John S. Sproul, Felipe Ribeiro Pereira Sarmento, Pavel Sroka, José Manuel Tierno de Figueroa, Jessica L. Ware · 发表于：Insect Systematics and Diversity · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1093/isd/ixaf026 · 被引用次数：5 · 研究领域：Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology、Fossil Insects in Amber、Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies

Abstract Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environmental change. This diverse order encompasses over 4,000 species across 17 families, with the number of described species predicted to increase substantially over the coming years. This review surveys the past and present landscape of stonefly systematics, emphasizing recent advancements in our understanding of the phylogenetic relationships within this group to the ordinal, subordinal, and family level. We highlight the need for expanded biodiversity surveys, particularly in underexplored regions such as high-elevation ecosystems, the Southern Hemisphere, and the Arctic, and identify the key challenges impeding the advancement of systematic research, in particular the decline in taxonomic expertise. Looking forward, we outline a vision for the future of stonefly systematic research, advocating for increased inclusivity, collaborative research efforts, and the integration of advanced molecular methodologies.