Omisus pica

Townes, 1945

Omisus pica is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, first described by Townes in 1945. The Omisus belongs to the tribe Chironomini within the Chironominae. As with other , this species likely has an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial stage, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist and no distribution records in GBIF.

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How to pronounce Omisus pica: /ˈoʊmɪsəs ˈpaɪkə/

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Taxonomic Note

The Omisus is part of the diverse tribe Chironomini, one of the most -rich groups within Chironomidae. The specific epithet 'pica' may refer to the magpie-like coloration pattern or the magpie genus Pica, though this has not been confirmed in original description.

Data Deficiency

This suffers from extreme data deficiency. As of current records, it has only two observations on iNaturalist and no georeferenced distribution records in major biodiversity databases. The original description by Townes (1945) and any subsequent taxonomic revisions would be necessary to establish basic biological parameters.

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