Glyptotendipes barbipes
(Staeger, 1839)
Glyptotendipes barbipes is a non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, originally described by Staeger in 1839 under the name Chironomus barbipes. The species is known from Europe, with confirmed records from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and the Azores (Graciosa, São Miguel, and Terceira). Two are recognized: G. b. barbipes and G. b. staegeri Kruseman, 1933. As with other chironomids, the larvae are aquatic and the are terrestrial.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glyptotendipes barbipes: /ˌɡlɪptoʊˈtɛndɪpiːz ˈbɑːrbaɪpiːz/
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Distribution
Europe, including the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and the Azores (islands of Graciosa, São Miguel, and Terceira). The has been recorded on iNaturalist with 108 observations.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Glyptotendipes barbipes barbipes and Glyptotendipes barbipes staegeri Kruseman, 1933.
Original Description
Originally described as Chironomus barbipes by Staeger in 1839, later transferred to the Glyptotendipes.