Stenochironomus colei
(Malloch, 1919)
Stenochironomus colei is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, described by Malloch in 1919. The Stenochironomus comprises small to medium-sized . As with many members of this large family, specific ecological and biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenochironomus colei: //stɛnoʊkɪˈrɒnəməs ˈkoʊlaɪ//
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Malloch in 1919. The Stenochironomus belongs to the diverse Chironomidae, which contains over 6,000 described species of non-biting midges worldwide. Many species remain poorly known biologically, with identification often requiring microscopic examination of genitalia or larval mouthparts.
Data Availability
As of the knowledge cutoff, this has 25 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is documented but not extensively studied. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing the , , or distribution of S. colei were identified in the provided source material.