Coelotanypus scapularis
(Loew, 1866)
Coelotanypus scapularis is a of non-biting midge in the Chironomidae, first described by Loew in 1866. The species belongs to the Tanypodinae, a group of predatory whose larvae are aquatic. Larvae have been documented feeding on diatoms, crustaceans, oligochaetes, and other insects. The species is established in North America with 277 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelotanypus scapularis: //ˌsiːloʊˈtænɪpəs ˌskæpjəˈlɑːrɪs//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments; larvae are aquatic.
Distribution
North America. Established distribution based on 277 iNaturalist observations.
Diet
Larvae feed on diatoms, crustaceans, oligochaetes, and other insects.
Life Cycle
Complete with aquatic larval stage. Specific details of , pupal, and stages are not documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
in aquatic as larvae.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Tanypus scapularis by Loew in 1866, later transferred to Coelotanypus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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