Lopescladius
Oliveira, 1967
A of non-biting midges in the Orthocladiinae, known from the Neotropics. The first record for the Piranhas-Açu River basin in northeastern Brazil was documented in 2015, expanding the known distribution of this poorly studied genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lopescladius: //loʊˌpɛsˈkleɪdiəs//
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Habitat
Intermittent streams. The has been documented in temporary aquatic systems that undergo periodic drying.
Distribution
Neotropical region. Documented in Colombia (Cundinamarca) and Brazil (Piranhas-Açu River basin, Rio Grande do Norte state).