Chironomidae

plural noun

Chi·​ro·​nom·​i·​dae

ˌkīrəˈnäməˌdē

: 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Chironomus, type genus + -idae

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