Predaceous-midge
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Allohelea johannseni
Allohelea johannseni is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, originally described as Monohelea johannseni by Wirth in 1953. The species belongs to a genus of small, predatory biting midges. It has been documented through limited observations, with only two records on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Alluaudomyia needhami
Alluaudomyia needhami is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, described by Thomsen in 1935. The genus Alluaudomyia comprises small biting midges, many of which are predatory as adults or larvae. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist. The species' biology and ecology remain poorly known.
Alluaudomyia paraspina
Alluaudomyia paraspina is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, described by Wirth in 1952. The immature stages (larvae and pupae) develop in aquatic habitats rich in decaying organic matter. As a member of the genus Alluaudomyia, it is presumed to be predatory in both larval and adult stages, though specific prey records remain limited.
Monohelea
Monohelea is a genus of predaceous biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution with records from the Americas, including Brazil, Argentina, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as other regions. Females are known predators of small insects, particularly chironomid midges. Immature stages are poorly documented in the Neotropics, though larvae have been found in sphagnum moss and bog-like habitats in other regions.
Stilobezzia antennalis
Stilobezzia antennalis is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae. Originally described as Ceratopogon antennalis by Coquillett in 1901, this species belongs to a genus of biting midges known for predatory feeding habits. It represents one of many species within the diverse Ceratopogonidae family, commonly known as no-see-ums or biting midges.
Stilobezzia sybleae
Stilobezzia sybleae is a species of predaceous biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, described by Wirth in 1953. The genus Stilobezzia comprises small, predatory midges whose larvae and adults feed on other small invertebrates. The species epithet honors Syble, likely referring to a person significant to the describer.