''Parasimulium'' is a

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containing two

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and four

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. They are found in western

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. Most species are rare, and some

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species are cave dwellers.

Species

* Subgenus '' Astoneomyia'' Peterson, 1977 :* '' P. melanderi'' Stone, 1963 * Subgenus ''

Parasimulium ''Parasimulium'' is a genus of black flies containing two subgenera and four species. They are found in western North America. Most species are rare, and some Canadian species are cave dwellers. Species * Subgenus '' Astoneomyia'' Peterson, 19 ...

'' Malloch, 1914 :* '' P. crosskeyi'' Peterson, 1977 :* '' P. furcatum'' Malloch, 1914 :* '' P. stonei'' Peterson, 1977

Literature cited

Simuliidae Chironomoidea genera Taxa named by John Russell Malloch {{Chironomoidea-stub