Paraphaenocladius
Thienemann, 1924
non-biting midges
Species Guides
1Paraphaenocladius is a of non-biting midges in the Chironomidae, Orthocladiinae. Originally described from Europe, the genus has since been documented in the Neotropical region, with records from Rica, Brazil, and other Central and South American localities. in this genus are associated with aquatic and semi-terrestrial , particularly springs and mossy margins.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraphaenocladius: //ˌpɛərəfəˌnɒk.leɪ.di.əs//
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Habitat
Small springs with slow water flow, moss-covered margins, and silt-fine sand substrates. Larvae occupy terrestrial and semi-terrestrial environments, including moss beds.
Distribution
Europe (originally described from Denmark, Norway, Sweden); Neotropical region including Rica, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, possibly Bolivia, and Brazil (São Paulo State).
Life Cycle
Laboratory rearing of P. exagitans longipes indicates development from larva to first pupa takes approximately 20 days.
Behavior
Larvae construct delicate tubes using fine-sand grains and mine moss leaves.