New species and a fascinating diversity of Chironomidae (Diptera, Insecta) in and around an overlooked urban vernal pool.

ABSTRACT: In this study, the biodiversity of Chironomidae was investigated in Palmer Park Pond A, an urban vernal pond in Detroit, Michigan, USA. This study is developed as part of our ongoing Public Environmental Outreach Program at the Detroit Exploration and Nature Center in Palmer Park. Twenty-one Chironomidae species were discovered in and on the adjacent riparian vegetation of this pond using molecular and morphological methods. Three species Bryophaenocladiuspalmerparcum Namayandeh & Hudson sp. nov., Limnophyesstagnum Namayandeh, Guerra & Ram sp. nov., and Rheocricotopus (s. s.) angustus Namayandeh & Hudson sp. nov. are new to science. Bryophaenocladiuspalmerparcum sp. nov. and L.stagnum sp. nov. are unusual O

SUBMITTER: Namayandeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301030 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature