Stenochironomus poecilopterus
(Mitchell, 1908)
Stenochironomus poecilopterus is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, originally described by Mitchell in 1908. As a member of the Stenochironomus, it belongs to a group of characterized by reduced wing venation and specific larval adaptations. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in current taxonomic databases.
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How to pronounce Stenochironomus poecilopterus: /ˌstɛnoʊkɪˈrɒnəməs ˌpɛsɪlɒpˈtɛrəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Mitchell in 1908. The Stenochironomus is distinguished within Chironomidae by features including reduced wing venation and often elongated, slender larval forms.