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Tanypodinae
Tanypodinae is a subfamily of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae). The larvae are generally carnivorous and their mouthparts are adapted for predation on small invertebrates (including other chironomid larvae) although 1st and 2nd instar larvae also feed on algae. Tribes & genera *Tribe Anatopyniini :*'' Anatopynia'' Johannsen, 1905 *Tribe Clinotanypodini :*'' Coelotanypus'' Kieffer, 1913 :*'' Clinotanypus'' Kieffer, 1913 *Tribe Macropelopiini :*'' Apsectrotanypus'' Fittkau, 1962 :*'' Macropelopia'' Thienemann, 1916 :*'' Psectrotanypus'' Kieffer, 1909 *Tribe Natarsiini :*'' Natarsia'' Fittkau, 1962 *Tribe Pentaneurini :*'' Ablabesmyia'' Johannsen, 1905 :*'' Arctopelopia'' Fittkau, 1962 :*'' Coffmania'' Hazra & Chaudhuri, 2000 :*'' Conchapelopia'' Fittkau, 1957 :*'' Guttipelopia'' Fittkau, 1962 :*'' Hayesomyia'' Murray & Fittkau, 1985 :*'' Helopelopia'' Roback, 1971 :*'' Hudsonimyia'' Roback, 1979 :*'' Krenopelopia'' Fittkau, 1962 :*'' Labrundinia'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chironomidae
Chironomidae , commonly known as non-biting midges or chironomids , are a family of Nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the families Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Although many chironomid species superficially resemble mosquitoes, they can be distinguished by the absence of wing scales and elongated mouthparts characteristic of the Culicidae (true mosquitoes). The name Chironomidae stems from the Ancient Greek word ''kheironómos'', "a pantomimist". Common names and biodiversity This is a large taxon of insects. Some estimates of the species numbers suggest well over 10,000 world-wide. Males are easily recognized by their plumose antennae. Adults are known by a variety of vague and inconsistent common names, largely by confusion with other insects. For example, chironomids are known as "lake flies" in parts of Canada and Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, but "bay flies" in the areas near the bay of Green Bay, Wisconsin. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
