Although many chironomid species superficially resemble mosquitoes, they can be distinguished by the absence of the wing scales and elongated mouthparts characteristic of the Culicidae …

Adult midges are relatively small (1-20 mm long), with narrow bodies and long legs. They are often confused with mosquitos, but no members of this family are blood-feeders (hence the …

Jun 30, 2019 · Chironomid midges can be found in swift moving streams, deep slow moving rivers, stagnant ditches, and in lakes and ponds that are rich in decomposing organic matter. …

The pupal stage is synonymous with chironomid or midge fishing. Ascending pupae expose themselves in large quantities and trout take full advantage of this opportunity.

Below are links to events and meetings, newsletters, important publications, research web sites and other recent items of interest to the Chironomid community over the last year.

Chironomidae are among the most ubiquitous of insects, found on islands distributed throughout the world's oceans, and on all continents from the lowland tropics to the high arctic, Antarctic, …

May 1, 2023 · With an estimated 2500 species of chironomids found living in lakes and rivers throughout North America, they reign supreme in productive stillwaters. Chironomids are …

The meaning of CHIRONOMID is any of a family (Chironomidae) of midges that lack piercing mouthparts.

Chironomidae, commonly named “midges”, are a family of small flies whose larval and pupal stages are mainly aquatic. They usually make up over 50% of the insects that live at the …

Chironomids have a worldwide distribution, found even in extreme environments like Antarctica. Some chironomid larvae can survive in low-oxygen conditions thanks to hemoglobin-like …