Goeldichironomus carus
(Townes, 1945)
Goeldichironomus carus is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae. The species was described by Townes in 1945. It belongs to the tribe Chironomini within the Chironominae. As with other members of this , it is likely associated with freshwater aquatic , though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
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How to pronounce Goeldichironomus carus: /ˌɡoʊldɪˈkɪrənəməs ˈkɛərəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Goeldichironomus was established by Fittkau in 1965 and is characterized by distinctive morphological features in the male hypopygium and larval . -level identification typically requires examination of these structures.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 554 observations for this , suggesting it is not uncommon in suitable , though many remain understudied and underreported due to their small size and the specialized knowledge required for identification.