non-biting midges

Chironomus pedestris

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Chironomidae

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

DescriptionTanypodinae, Wikipedia contributors

non-biting midges

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