Orthocladiinae

Orthocladiinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthocladiinae: //ˌɔːr.θoʊˌklæd.iˈaɪni//

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Images

Cricotopus bicinctus (Chironomidae) - (male imago), Elst (Gld), the Netherlands - 3 by This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.
Cricotopus bicinctus (Chironomidae) - (male imago), Elst (Gld), the Netherlands - 2 by This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.
Cricotopus bicinctus (Chironomidae) - (male imago), Elst (Gld), the Netherlands by This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.
Cricotopus bicinctus (Chironomidae sp.), Arnhem, the Netherlands by Bj.schoenmakers. Used under a CC0 license.
Cricotopus sp. sylvestris group female Bytom by Adrian Tync. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Orthocladiinae is a subfamily of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae), often referred to simply as orthoclads. They exhibit a wide range of larval colors and are predominantly found in colder aquatic environments.

Physical Characteristics

Larvae can be white, yellow, green, brown, blue, or rarely red. Eyespot is usually single; if double, the upper spot is behind the lower.

Identification Tips

Identification past subfamily is normally impossible from photos and almost impossible with specimens under a microscope.

Habitat

Orthocladiinae are found in various aquatic habitats, especially in colder regions.

Distribution

Worldwide, including Antarctica, with greater diversity in colder regions.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Orthocladiinae
  • midges
  • Chironomidae
  • larvae
  • aquatic insects