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Chaoboridae
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Diptera

Suborder 

Nematocera

Family

Chaoboridae

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Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Antennae prehensile (grasping), with long apical setae
  • No mouth brushes
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Bibliography

Merritt, R W., K W. Cummins, and M B. Berg. An Introduction to the Aquatic Insects of North America. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Company, 2008