Benthic-macroinvertebrates

Guides

• Diplectrona

  diplectronan caddisflies

  Diplectrona is a genus of net-spinning caddisflies in the family Hydropsychidae, containing over 100 described species distributed across multiple continents. The genus exhibits considerable morphological diversity in both larvae and adults, with larvae inhabiting various lotic freshwater habitats. Recent studies have revealed cryptic diversity within currently recognized species, particularly in North America, suggesting the genus requires taxonomic revision. Species occur in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions, with new country records continuing to be documented.

  TrichopteraHydropsychidaecaddisflyaquatic-insectsnet-spinning-caddisfliesfreshwater-invertebratesbenthic-macroinvertebratescryptic-diversityDNA-barcodinglotic-habitats

• Diplocladius

  Diplocladius is a genus of non-biting midges in the bloodworm family Chironomidae. It belongs to the subfamily Orthocladiinae, a diverse group of chironomid midges commonly found in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments. The genus was established by Kieffer in 1908 and contains four recognized species. These midges are part of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities of freshwater systems.

  ChironomidaeOrthocladiinaenon-biting-midgesaquatic-insectsbenthic-macroinvertebratesfreshwater

• Heterocloeon

  small minnow mayflies

  Heterocloeon is a genus of small minnow mayflies in the family Baetidae, containing approximately nine described species. These mayflies are part of the diverse Baetidae family, which is one of the largest families of mayflies. The genus was established by McDunnough in 1925. Species within this genus have been studied in relation to environmental modifications, particularly the effects of reservoir impoundment on their life history.

  EphemeropteraBaetidaemayfliesaquatic-insectsbenthic-macroinvertebratesNorth-America