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Unknown - Ellipes minuta
Copyright © 2011 John VanDyk

Unknown - Ellipes minuta
Ledges State Park, Boone County, Iowa, USA
July 31, 2011
Size: 3-4mm
On rock next to creek. gathering_2011
Contributed by John VanDyk on 31 July, 2011 - 5:43pm
Last updated 9 August, 2011 - 9:52pm

That's exactly what this one is
Not a great photo, sharper would be nice, but it IS the only one posted from Iowa so far.

Moved from ID Request.
… David J. Ferguson, 9 August, 2011 - 9:52pm

 
Thanks!
Greg Courtney says he finds these regularly in his aquatics sampling. If he (or someone else) posts a better shot from Iowa we can send this one to Frass.
… John VanDyk, 9 August, 2011 - 10:00pm

Tridactylidae, perhaps?
Bears a passing resemblance to Ellipes:



Don't hold me to the genus, though. Wait to hear from someone with some actual expertise. :)

Incidentally, your state info seems to be missing.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 July, 2011 - 6:32pm

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