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CHECKLIST OF CHIRONOMIDAE (INSECTA: DIPTERA) FROM URUGUAY
Manuel Castro1, Bruno Canneva2, María Martínez3
1Universidad de la República; Facultad de Ciencias; Sección Entomología; Iguá 4225; 11400 - Montevideo; Uruguay; Universidad de la República; Facultad de Ciencias; Sección Limnología; Iguá 4225; 11400 - Montevideo; Uruguay; Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay; Ingeniería Agroambiental; Francisco Antonio Maciel s/n esq. Luis Morquio CP 97000 - Durazno; Uruguay. urumanu@gmail.com.
Abstract:
This study presents a comprehensive list of Chironomidae species recorded in Uruguay, compiled through a bibliographic review. A total of 41 genera of Chironomidae are documented, categorized into four subfamilies: Chironominae, Diamesinae, Orthocladiinae, and Tanypodinae. Additionally, genera lacking named species are included in the list, identified primarily through the analysis of larval characteristics, particularly from limnological investigations.
