Atrichopogon minutus
(Meigen, 1830)
Atrichopogon minutus is a of biting midge in the Ceratopogonidae, first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830. Originally placed in the Ceratopogon, it was later transferred to Atrichopogon. The species belongs to the Forcipomyiinae, a group whose members are often associated with various ecological roles including pollination and . Records indicate presence in European and Atlantic island localities including the Azores.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atrichopogon minutus: /ˌætrɪkoʊˈpoʊɡɒn maɪˈnuːtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Flores, Pico, and São Miguel in the Azores (Portugal), as well as Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO) based on GBIF distribution records.