Polypedilum braseniae
(Leathers, 1922)
Polypedilum braseniae is a non-biting midge in the Chironomidae. It is one of numerous species in the Polypedilum, a diverse group of chironomids commonly found in aquatic . The species was described in 1922. Records indicate it occurs in the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polypedilum braseniae: //ˌpɒlɪˈpɛdɪləm brəˈsiːni.aɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Additional US distribution records exist in GBIF, though specific localities beyond Vermont are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'braseniae' likely refers to an association with Brasenia, a of aquatic plants (water-shield), suggesting potential specificity, though this has not been confirmed in available literature.