Procladius

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Procladius: /proʊˈkleɪdiəs/

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Summary

Procladius is a genus of non-biting midges within the Tanypodinae subfamily of Chironomidae, characterized by specific larval features and a preference for freshwater habitats.

Physical Characteristics

Procladius larvae feature a rotund head capsule, well-developed dorsomental tooth plates, and mandibles with a large blunt basal tooth. The ligula is black or dark brown with five teeth, and the paraligula possesses numerous small teeth. The antennal blade is subequal to the flagellum, and the body has a well-developed lateral setal fringe.

Identification Tips

The fork in Cu is well after the M-Cu crossvein, and the fourth tarsal segments are cylindrical. Bright coloration is common in P. bellus, while other species are typically brown to black.

Habitat

Procladius prefers mud bottoms and is often found in ponds, bogs, and other slow-moving water bodies.

Tags

• Genus
• Midges
• Non-biting
• Tanypodinae
• Chironomidae