CHECKLIST OF CHIRONOMIDAE (INSECTA: DIPTERA) FROM URUGUAY

Zootaxa. 2024 Aug 13;5493(4):371-391. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5493.4.4.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive list of Chironomidae species recorded in Uruguay, compiled through a bibliographic review. A total of 41 genera of Chironomidae are documented, categorized into four subfamilies: Chironominae, Diamesinae, Orthocladiinae, and Tanypodinae. Additionally, genera lacking named species are included in the list, identified primarily through the analysis of larval characteristics, particularly from limnological investigations.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution*
  • Animals
  • Checklist*
  • Chironomidae* / anatomy & histology
  • Chironomidae* / classification
  • Chironomidae* / growth & development
  • Female
  • Larva* / anatomy & histology
  • Larva* / classification
  • Larva* / growth & development
  • Male
  • Uruguay