''Paratrichocladius'' is a genus of
Europe
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an non-biting midges in the subfamily
Orthocladiinae
Orthocladiinae is a subfamily of midges in the non-biting midge family (biology), family (Chironomidae). For lack of a better common name, they are simply referred to as orthoclads.
Genera
*''Aagaardia'' Ole A. Sæther, Sæther, 1985
*''Abisk ...
of the bloodworm family (
Chironomidae
The Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids, nonbiting midges, or lake flies) comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species ...
).
Chironomidae
Diptera of Europe
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