Chironomidae

plural noun
Chi·​ro·​nom·​i·​dae | \ ˌkīrəˈnäməˌdē\

Definition of Chironomidae

: a family of minute long-legged nematocerous two-winged flies that is now usually restricted to forms without piercing mouthparts but formerly also including the biting midges and related forms

History and Etymology for Chironomidae

New Latin, from Chironomus, type genus + -idae

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