Stilobezzia

Kieffer, 1911

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Stilobezzia is a of predaceous biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae, comprising more than 330 described worldwide. females are of other small insects. stages develop in aquatic and semiaquatic . The genus is absent from Antarctica and some islands.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stilobezzia: /ˌstaɪloʊˈbɛziə/

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Habitat

Aquatic and semiaquatic environments including streams, lakes, pond margins, puddles, swamps, rice fields, rock pools, and tree holes. stages are found in these .

Distribution

Worldwide except Antarctica and some islands. Documented from the Neotropics including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia; also recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Diet

females are of other small insects. Specific prey are not documented.

Life Cycle

stages develop in aquatic and semiaquatic . females emerge and actively hunt small insects.

Behavior

females actively hunt and prey upon other small insects.

Ecological Role

of other small insects in aquatic and terrestrial .

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