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A guide to the larvae of the Nearctic Diamesinae (Diptera; Chironomidae), the genera Boreoheptagyia, Protanypus, Diamesa, and Pseudokiefferiella

Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4006
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri834006

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Abstract

The subfamily Diamesinae consists of the monogeneric tribes Boreoheptagnini and Parotanypini and the diverse tribe Diamesini with seven genera. These midges are prevalent in clean, cool arctic-alpine waters, but less abundant in the lowlands. Keys and descriptions herein to the known species of these nine genera may prove valuable in the biomonitoring of these cool aquatic habitats. The larvae of Protanypus saetheri Wiederholm is described for the first time. Identification is based upon the absence of other species in the collection area. Examination of a series of larval D. incallida Walker collected in Wyoming and a review of pertinent literature shows that there is considerable variation in the procerus and the labral armature. Because these characters are often used in keys, this variability can lead to misidentification of less recognizable species of Diamesa. (USGS)

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Doughman, J., 1983, A guide to the larvae of the Nearctic Diamesinae (Diptera; Chironomidae), the genera Boreoheptagyia, Protanypus, Diamesa, and Pseudokiefferiella: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 83-4006, iv, 61 p. :ill. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri834006.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title A guide to the larvae of the Nearctic Diamesinae (Diptera; Chironomidae), the genera Boreoheptagyia, Protanypus, Diamesa, and Pseudokiefferiella
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 83-4006
DOI 10.3133/wri834006
Year Published 1983
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; Open-File Services Section, Western Distribution Branch [distributor],
Description iv, 61 p. :ill. ;28 cm.
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