Dicrotendipes
Kieffer, 1913
non-biting midges
Dicrotendipes is a globally distributed of non-biting midges in the Chironomidae. The genus was established by Kieffer in 1913 and contains approximately 25 described . Larvae of some species have been documented from lotic (flowing water) in Australia, where they exhibit distinctive morphological features including unique arrangements of tubules and characteristic capsule pigmentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicrotendipes: /ˌdaɪ.krəʊˈtɛn.dɪˌpiːz/
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Habitat
Lotic (flowing water) have been documented for some ; specific microhabitat preferences for the as a whole are not established.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. Documented occurrences include: Australia (southeastern), Colombia (Cundinamarca), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Life Cycle
Complete typical of Diptera. stages include , larva, and pupa. Larval stages have been described for some .
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Species diversity
The includes at least 25 described , with notable diversity in North America, Australia, and other regions. Two Australian species, D. balciunasi and D. lindae, were described by Epler in 1988 and show subtropical to tropical distribution patterns.
Taxonomic history
The was erected by Kieffer in 1913. Some have undergone generic placement revisions, with queried placements subsequently confirmed through morphological analysis of stages.