Heterotrissocladius

Heterotrissocladius
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Chironomidae
Subfamily: Orthocladiinae
Genus:
Spärck, 1923

Heterotrissocladius is a genus of European non-biting midges in the subfamily Orthocladiinae of the bloodworm family (Chironomidae). Larvae of species in this genus have been found at the bottom of Crater Lake. Eggs are laid on the surface of the water, before sinking to the bottom. There, the larvae feed on the sediment, before swimming to the surface, pupating, and emerging as adults.[1]

Further reading

Wikispecies has information related to Heterotrissocladius.
  • Saether, O. A. 1975. Nearctic and Palaearctic Heterotrissocladius (Diptera, Chironomidae). Fisheries Research Board of Canada. Bulletin – no.193.

References

  1. ^ "Crater Lake - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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