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Chironomidae
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Diptera
Suborder Nematocera

Family

Chironomidae

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Distinguishing Characteristics
  • Body segments lacking prominent dorsal tubercles and setae
  • Apneustic respiratory system (no spiracles)
  • Paired prolegs on terminal abdominal segment as well as on prothorax
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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