Chironomus magnus, a New Name for Chironomus major Wülker and Butler, with Observations on its Ecology

David S. White; James B. Ramsey

doi:10.3157/021.125.0204

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David S. White,^1,* James B. Ramsey¹

¹2 Hancock Biological Station, Murray State University, 561 Emma Drive, Murray, KY 42071.

^* Corresponding author Email: dwhite@murraystate.edu

Abstract

Chironomus major Wülker and Butler is a junior homonym of Parachironomus major (Goetghebuer) and is replaced with Chironomus magnus. A first description of the adult is provided along with observations on its ecology in Kentucky Lake (USA) including emergence, burrowing patterns, and geographical distribution.

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David S. White and James B. Ramsey "Chironomus magnus, a New Name for Chironomus major Wülker and Butler, with Observations on its Ecology," Entomological News 125(2), 106-116, (1 August 2015). https://doi.org/10.3157/021.125.0204

Received: 11 December 2014; Accepted: 1 June 2015; Published: 1 August 2015

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