Tanytarsini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tanytarsini: /ˌtænɪˈtɑːrsɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Tanytarsini is a tribe of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae).

Physical Characteristics

Usually less than 5 mm. Wings are hairy, at least near the tips. M vein usually ends near wing tip. Males often have a notch between abdominal segments 7 and 8.

Identification Tips

No M-Cu crossvein and first segment of front tarsus longer than tibia. R-M crossvein nearly parallel to M and R4+5 identifies the tribe Tanytarsini.

Tags

• Diptera
• Chironomidae
• Tanytarsini
• Midges
• Insecta