Rheosmittia

Rheosmittia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Fish and Wildlife Research. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. 1986. p. 24. Retrieved 10 June 2025.


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