Tanypodinae is a
subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoologi ...
of
midge
A midge is any small fly, including species in several families of non-mosquito Nematoceran Diptera. Midges are found (seasonally or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones. Some mid ...
s in the non-biting midge
family
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(
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 ...
). 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.
Tribes & genera
*Tribe
Anatopyniini
:*''
Anatopynia''
Johannsen, 1905
*Tribe
Clinotanypodini
:*''
Coelotanypus''
Kieffer Kieffer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Aldine Silliman Kieffer (1840–1904), American music writer
* Charles Kieffer (1910–75), American athlete
* Eduardo Gudiño Kieffer (1935–2002), Argentine writer
* Guy-And ...
, 1913
:*''
Clinotanypus''
Kieffer, 1913
*Tribe
Macropelopiini
:*''
Apsectrotanypus''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Macropelopia''
Thienemann, 1916
:*''
Psectrotanypus''
Kieffer Kieffer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Aldine Silliman Kieffer (1840–1904), American music writer
* Charles Kieffer (1910–75), American athlete
* Eduardo Gudiño Kieffer (1935–2002), Argentine writer
* Guy-And ...
, 1909
*Tribe
Natarsiini
:*''
Natarsia
''Natarsia'' is a genus of non-biting midges in the subfamily Tanypodinae of the bloodworm family Chironomidae.
Species
*'' N. baltimoreus'' ( Macquart, 1855)
*'' N. fastuosa'' (Johannsen, 1905)
*'' N. miripes'' ( Coquillett, 1905)
*'' N. nugax' ...
''
Fittkau, 1962
*Tribe
Pentaneurini
Pentaneurini is a tribe of midges in the non-biting midge family (Chironomidae).
Genera & Species
* Genus '' Ablabesmyia'' Johannsen, 1905
:*'' A. longistyla'' Fittkau, 1962
:*'' A. monilis'' (Linnaeus, 1758)
:*'' A. phatta'' (Egger, 1863)
* Ge ...
:*''
Ablabesmyia''
Johannsen, 1905
:*''
Arctopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Coffmania
''Coffmania'' is a genus of small yellow chironomid midges with two known species, both found in the Darjeeling and Sikkim areas of the Indian Himalayas. The generic name honours Professor W. P. Coffman of the University of Pittsburgh.
The larv ...
''
Hazra & Chaudhuri, 2000
:*''
Conchapelopia''
Fittkau, 1957
:*''
Guttipelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Hayesomyia''
Murray & Fittkau, 1985
:*''
Helopelopia''
Roback, 1971
:*''
Hudsonimyia''
Roback, 1979
:*''
Krenopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Labrundinia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Larsia
''Larsia'' is a genus of non-biting midges in the subfamily Tanypodinae of the bloodworm family Chironomidae.
Species
*''Larsia atrocincta, L. atrocincta'' (Goetghebuer, 1942)
*''Larsia curticalcar, L. curticalcar'' (Jean-Jacques Kieffer, Kieff ...
''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Monopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Nilotanypus''
Kieffer Kieffer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Aldine Silliman Kieffer (1840–1904), American music writer
* Charles Kieffer (1910–75), American athlete
* Eduardo Gudiño Kieffer (1935–2002), Argentine writer
* Guy-And ...
, 1923
:*''
Paramerina''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Pentaneura''
Philippi
Philippi (; grc-gre, Φίλιπποι, ''Philippoi'') was a major Greek city northwest of the nearby island, Thasos. Its original name was Crenides ( grc-gre, Κρηνῖδες, ''Krenides'' "Fountains") after its establishment by Thasian colon ...
, 1865
:*''
Rheopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Schineriella''
Murray & Fittkau, 1988
:*''
Telmatopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Thienemannimyia''
Fittkau, 1957
:*''
Trissopelopia''
Kieffer Kieffer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
* Aldine Silliman Kieffer (1840–1904), American music writer
* Charles Kieffer (1910–75), American athlete
* Eduardo Gudiño Kieffer (1935–2002), Argentine writer
* Guy-And ...
, 1923
:*''
Xenopelopia''
Fittkau, 1962
:*''
Zavrelimyia''
Fittkau, 1962
*Tribe
Procladiini
:*''
Procladius''
Skuse, 1889
*Tribe
Tanypodini
:*''
Tanypus
''Tanypus'' is a genus of non-biting midges in the 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 r ...
''
Meigen, 1803
References
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