Coelotanypus concinnus
This record describes Coelotanypus concinnus (species). Recorded family: Chironomidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adults of this species are particularly striking, with the body largely pale yellow to cream, with rich brown thoracic vittae margined with black, and abdominal segments narrowly margined with brown. In life the eyes are brilliant green. Freshly emerged individuals tend to be greenish. Females, even a full day after emergence, may exhibit a rich greenish suffusion involving particularly the femora and the abdominal venter. -- Boesel 1974 (see tribe page)
Wikipedia reference for Coelotanypus concinnus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelotanypus_concinnus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Chironomoidea
- Family
- Chironomidae (Non-biting Midges)
- Subfamily
- Tanypodinae
- Tribe
- Clinotanypodini
- Genus
- Coelotanypus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"Primarily an inhabitant of the bottom of medium to large lakes." (Roback 1974: The Immature Stages of the Genus Coelotanypus In North America) " C. concinnus can be found in, but is not necessarily limited to, extremely eutrophic water bodies."
Geographic Range
Eastern North America
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Concinnus is a Latin word which can be translated as "pretty."
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Coelotanypus concinnus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Coelotanypus concinnus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Coelotanypus concinnus
What is Coelotanypus concinnus?
Coelotanypus concinnus is a species in the family Chironomidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Coelotanypus concinnus?
Adults of this species are particularly striking, with the body largely pale yellow to cream, with rich brown thoracic vittae margined with black, and abdominal segments narrowly margined with brown. In life the eyes are brilliant green. Freshly emerged individuals tend to be greenish. Females, even a full day after emergence, may exhibit a rich greenish suffusion involving particularly the femora and the abdominal venter. -- Boesel 1974 (see tribe page)
Where is Coelotanypus concinnus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Primarily an inhabitant of the bottom of medium to large lakes. (Roback 1974: The Immature Stages of the Genus Coelotanypus In North America) C. concinnus can be found in, but is not necessarily limited to, extremely eutrophic water bodies. |
| Range | Eastern North America |