Allohelea
Kieffer, 1917
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1Allohelea is a of predaceous biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae, established by Jean-Jacques Kieffer in 1917. The genus comprises more than 30 described . Members are small, blood-feeding or predatory flies found in aquatic and semi-aquatic . As part of the Ceratopogonidae family, they are closely related to other biting midge genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allohelea: /ˌæl.oʊˈhiː.li.ə/
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Habitat
Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, including the margins of freshwater bodies such as streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic History
The was described by French entomologist Jean-Jacques Kieffer in 1917. It is classified within the tribe Ceratopogonini of the Ceratopogoninae.
Species Diversity
At least 39 have been described in the , though the exact number may vary as taxonomic revisions continue.