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Chironomus tepperi Skuse, 1889

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Nomenclature

  • Unranked: Culicomorpha
    Family: Chironomidae
Species:
Chironomus tepperi Skuse, 1889
Usage: 
valid
Page number: 
244
Vernacular names: 
Vernacular name: 
rice midge
Type data: 
Australia (SA)
Other Information: 
The original description can be viewed through the Biodiversity Heritage Library http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6240494
  • Synonyms: 1

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Chironomus tepperi - male dorsal habitus

Chironomus tepperi - male dorsal habitus

SUMMARY

Adults: Typical non-biting midges

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