Science Reports No. 12

Key to genera of larvae of Australian Chironomidae (Diptera)

Chris P. Madden

Museum Victoria Science Reports: No. 12 pp 1-31 (2010)

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.24199/j.mvsr.2010.12
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Abstract

A key is presented to aquatic chironomid larvae of Australia. Characters used to separate each genus are generally visible under a dissecting microscope which removes the need to routinely mount larvae to enable identification. Over ninety taxa are keyed, including some undescribed but distinctive taxa recognized by chironomid workers in Australia. This key will supplement other publications and enable identification beyond subfamily during biomonitoring and ecological sampling.

Citation

Madden, C.P. 2010. Key to genera of larvae of Australian Chironomidae (Diptera). Museum Victoria Science Reports 12: 1–31

Publication date: 3 FEBRUARY 2010