Cardiocladius obscurus
(Johannsen, 1903)
Cardiocladius obscurus is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, Orthocladiinae. It was described by Johannsen in 1903. Like other members of its , it is an aquatic insect with larvae that develop in freshwater . The species is part of a diverse group of commonly known as bloodworms or lake flies, though do not feed and lack the biting mouthparts of mosquitoes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cardiocladius obscurus: /ˌkɑr.di.oʊˌkleɪ.diˈus ɒbˈskjʊr.əs/
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