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Scientific Name: Tanytarsus sp van der Wulp, 1874
English Name: Non-biting midges
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Chironomidae
Description:
The frontal tubercles are robust and cylindrical in shape. The antenna exhibits partial fusion of flagellomeres 10–11 and complete fusion of flagellomeres 12–13. Wing vein FCu is situated considerably distal to RM, with a ratio of VR Cu to 1.52. The anal point is wide at the base, narrowing distinctly towards the subapical region, and tapering to a pointed apex. The superior volsella possesses two setae at its apex. The digitus is elongated, extending beyond the superior volsella, curved, and terminating in a blunt apex. The stem of the median volsella is bulbous, featuring slender foliate lamellae.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Woods and meadows not far from water. “Larvae are found in a variety of aquatic habitats, including brackish water
Environment:
Freshwater, Terrestrial
Comments:
They are semi aquatic. Larvae are hatched in water. But they fly away when they got matured.
Main References:
Ali S, Chakraborty T (1992) BANGLADESHER MITHA PANIR AMERUDANDI PRANI (A book on Freshwater Invertebrates of Bangladesh). Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN: 984-07-4051-2
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