Rheosmittia
| Rheosmittia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Chironomidae |
| Subfamily: | Orthocladiinae |
| Genus: | Brundin, 1956 |
Rheosmittia is a genus of European non-biting midges in the subfamily Orthocladiinae of the bloodworm family Chironomidae.[1] They are usually found the substrates of rivers and streams.[2]
References
- ^ Cranston, P.S.; and Saether, O.A. (1 February 1986). "Rheosmittia (Diptera: Chironomidae): a generic validation and revision of the western Palaerctic species". Journal of Natural History. 20 (1): 31–51. doi:10.1080/00222938600770041. ISSN 0022-2933. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Fish and Wildlife Research. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. 1986. p. 24. Retrieved 10 June 2025.