Apedilum elachistus

Townes, 1945

Apedilum elachistus is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, described by Townes in 1945. The species belongs to the Chironominae and tribe Chironomini. Available records indicate limited documentation of its and .

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How to pronounce Apedilum elachistus: //ˌæpɪˈdɪləm ɪˈlækɪstəs//

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, though iNaturalist and other sources treat it as a valid species. The taxonomic status may require further verification.

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