Labrundinia
Fittkau, 1962
Labrundinia is a of non-biting midges in the Chironomidae, Tanypodinae. The genus was established by Fittkau in 1962 and is predominantly tropical in distribution, though its type Labrundinia longipalpis exhibits an anomalous Holarctic range. Species in this genus are aquatic in their stages and belong to the bloodworm group of chironomids.
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How to pronounce Labrundinia: /læbrʌnˈdɪniə/
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Distribution
Predominantly tropical distribution across multiple continents. The type L. longipalpis is an exception with a documented Holarctic range, occurring in Europe (including Flanders, Belgium as type locality) and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Colombia (Cundinamarca), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tanypodinae generaLabrundinia can be distinguished from related pentaneurine by male genitalic structures and larval morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters require examination.