Chironomidae
1 species
The Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids, nonbiting midges, or lake flies) comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae.
The name Chironomidae stems from the Ancient Greek word kheironómos, "a pantomimist".
Chironomids are highly versatile species that can tolerate a very wide range of environmental stresses. They are found in high abundances in many of the habitats they live in, and represent important food sources for a variety of organisms. In addition, they are found representing a significant number of symbiotic relationships with other aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, and some plants.
They are distributed, and in most cases found in high abundance globally. They are found in wide variety of habitats, from the glaciated areas of the tallest mountains, to the deepest bodies of freshwater.
The Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids, nonbiting midges, or lake flies) comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae.
The name Chironomidae stems from the Ancient Greek word kheironómos, "a pantomimist".
Chironomids are highly versatile species that can tolerate a very wide range of environmental stresses. They are found in high abundances in many of the habitats they live in, and represent important food sources for a variety of organisms. In addition, they are found representing a significant number of symbiotic relationships with other aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, and some plants.
They are distributed, and in most cases found in high abundance globally. They are found in wide variety of habitats, from the glaciated areas of the tallest mountains, to the deepest bodies of freshwater.
