How to Identify Chironomidae
Chironomidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 31 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Chironomidae Species
Ablabesmyia annulata (Say, 1823)
Ablabesmyia annulata (Say, 1823)
Ablabesmyia annulata is a primarily North American midge species in the Chironom…
Psectrotanypus dyari (Coquillett, 1902)
Psectrotanypus dyari (Coquillett, 1902)
Psectrotanypus dyari is a midge species classified in the family Chironomidae.
Polypedilum scalaenum Schrank, 1803
Polypedilum scalaenum Schrank, 1803
Polypedilum scalaenum is a midge species in the Chironomidae family that is foun…
Coelotanypus scapularis (Loew, 1866)
Coelotanypus scapularis (Loew, 1866)
Coelotanypus scapularis is a midge species from the Chironomidae family with aqu…
Thienemannimyia barberi (Coquillett, 1902)
Thienemannimyia barberi (Coquillett, 1902)
Thienemannimyia barberi is a non-biting midge from Chironomidae, found in the we…
Paratendipes albimanus (Meigen, 1804)
Paratendipes albimanus (Meigen, 1804)
Paratendipes albimanus is a midge species from the Chironomidae family found in …
Coelotanypus atus Roback, 1971
Coelotanypus atus Roback, 1971
Coelotanypus atus is a species of midge classified in the family Chironomidae.
Goeldichironomus carus (Townes, 1945)
Goeldichironomus carus (Townes, 1945)
Goeldichironomus carus is a midge species from the midge family Chironomidae.
Coelotanypus concinnus (Coquillett, 1895)
Coelotanypus concinnus (Coquillett, 1895)
Coelotanypus concinnus is a midge species in the Chironomidae family found east …
Endochironomus nigricans (Johannsen, 1905)
Endochironomus nigricans (Johannsen, 1905)
Endochironomus nigricans is a North American midge species from the Chironomidae…
Stenochironomus hilaris (Walker, 1848)
Stenochironomus hilaris (Walker, 1848)
Stenochironomus hilaris is a species of midge in the fly family Chironomidae.
Eurycnemus crassipes Meigen, 1809
Eurycnemus crassipes Meigen, 1809
Eurycnemus crassipes is a nonbiting midge species in Orthocladiinae, found in No…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Chironomidae?
Chironomidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 31 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Chironomidae?
Chironomidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 31 accepted species worldwide.
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