Rank Subfamily | Scientific name Tanypodinae Order Fly | |
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Lower classifications |
Tanypodinae is a subfamily of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae). The larvae are generally carnivorous and their mouthparts are adapted for predation on small invertebrates (including other chironomid larvae) although 1st and 2nd instar larvae also feed on algae.
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References
Tanypodinae Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA