First record of Climacia californica (Neuroptera: Sisyridae) and its host sponge, Ephydatia mulleri (Porifera: spongillidae), from Idaho with water quality relationships

The spongillafly, Climacia californica Chandler, and its sponge host, Ephydatia mulleri (Lieberkuhn), are reported from the state of Idaho for the first time. Climacia californica has not previously been reported from E. mulleri . Collections were made in the Burley – Twin Falls area, and detailed water quality data are provided for the first time for spongillafly larvae. The water quality data also expand the known tolerance limits of E. mulleri for water temperature, conductivity, pH, hardness, silica, and residue.