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Aphidoletes
aphid midge
Aphidoletes is a genus of predatory gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) whose larvae are specialized aphid predators. The best-known species, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, is widely used in commercial biological control programs against aphids in greenhouse and field crops. Adults are small, delicate flies that feed on honeydew, while larvae actively hunt and consume aphids using paralytic venom.
Coelotanypus scapularis
Coelotanypus scapularis is a species of non-biting midge in the family Chironomidae, first described by Loew in 1866. The species belongs to the subfamily Tanypodinae, a group of predatory midges 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.
Coelotanypus tricolor
Coelotanypus tricolor is a species of non-biting midge in the family Chironomidae, subfamily Tanypodinae. It belongs to the tribe Coelotanypodini and was first described by Loew in 1861. As a member of the Tanypodinae, it is classified among the predatory midges rather than the filter-feeding Chironominae. The species epithet 'tricolor' suggests a three-colored appearance, though specific color pattern details are not well documented in available sources.
Palpomyia rufa
Palpomyia rufa is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae, described by Loew in 1861. The specific epithet "rufa" refers to reddish coloration. Ceratopogonidae are small, blood-sucking or predatory flies commonly known as no-see-ums or biting midges. Members of the genus Palpomyia are generally predatory as larvae.
Tanypus punctipennis
Tanypus punctipennis is a non-biting midge species in the family Chironomidae, subfamily Tanypodinae. It has been documented in European freshwater habitats, particularly Lake Balaton in Hungary, where research indicates a trivoltine life cycle with overlapping generations and extended emergence periods. The species is part of the diverse Tanypus genus, which are predatory midges found in aquatic environments.
Zavrelimyia bifasciata
Zavrelimyia bifasciata is a species of non-biting midge in the family Chironomidae, subfamily Tanypodinae. It belongs to the tribe Pentaneurini, a group of predatory midges commonly found in aquatic environments. The species was described by Coquillett in 1901. As a member of the Tanypodinae, it is likely predatory in the larval stage, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.