thaumaleidae

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Chironomidae
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
The Chironomidae informally known as chironomids, nonbiting midges, or lake flies comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae.


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