Chironomids (Diptera) from Central European stream networks: new findings and taxonomic issues.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chironomidae, with over 7,300 described species, are amongst the most diverse and abundant insect families in freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Chironomids are known for their widespread distribution from various water types. The level of documentation of chironomid fauna varies considerably amongst European countries, with more comprehensive knowledge for Western Europe compared to other regions. Despite the recent extensive sampling effort and the increasing number of available data, the chironomid fauna of Central European countries still remains poorly known.

New information

This study contributes to the knowledge of chironomid fauna in three river catchments in Croatia, Hungary and Czechia. A combination of morphological and molecular techniques was employed,

SUBMITTER: Booz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11699512 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature