Some midge (Diptera:Chironomidae) larvae of Boyes Creek, Humboldt County, California
Kvam EB. 1988. Some midge (Diptera:Chironomidae) larvae of Boyes Creek, Humboldt County, California. Humboldt State University
This detailed study of larval Chironomidae resulted in a key to 21 genera representing 5 subfamilies. In addition to observing distinctive morphology in some larvae, the author used microscopic analysis to determine species. Many microphotographs (original prints) are included in this copy of the thesis, along with many anatomical drawings. Larvae used in this study were collected previously as part of a program at Redwood National Park to monitor effects of construction of the Highway 101 Bypass. These larvae, often common in Bypass samples, had been difficult to distinguish, and the author includes additional discussion on identification in the final section. The keys, descriptions, and an ecological review resulting from this study will aid identification of these larvae from Boyes Creek and from nearby streams.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Kvam, E
- Date of Issue
- 1988-05
- Publisher
- Humboldt State University
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Boyes Creek Redwood National Park CA, Larvae, Midges (Chironomidae), Taxonomy, Thesis