Phaenopsectra flavipes
(Meigen, 1818)
Phaenopsectra flavipes is a non- in the . It occurs across the Palearctic region, with records from Scandinavia, Denmark, and Slovakia. The has been documented in pond . As with other chironomids, are short-lived and do not feed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaenopsectra flavipes: /ˌfɛːnoʊˈspɛktrə ˈfleɪvɪˌpɛs/
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Habitat
Ponds and standing water bodies.
Distribution
Palearctic region. Documented occurrences include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Slovakia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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