Netherland Journal of Aquatic Ecology

, Volume 26, Issue 2–4, pp 341–346 | Cite as

Chironomids of Italian rice fields

  • Uberto Ferrarese
Distribution

Abstract

Studies on chironomids of Italian rice fields began in 1914, but a comprehensive faunistic picture of Italian rice field chironomids was provided only by COCCHI in 1966. In 1988 and 1989 field research south of Verona (northern Italy) permitted us to confirm the results of COCCHI regardingC. sylvestris andChironomus spp., and to increase the number of known species of Italian rice field chironomids. The list of species which are injurious to rice is similar to that of other European countries, with the exception ofHarnischia falcata andTanytarsus sp. The type and period of damage is different for certain species (e.g. Cricotopus sylvestris) in Italy in comparison to other countries. A few agrotechnical steps are recommended to control pest species. The finding of the parthenogenetic speciesParatanytarsus grimmii in lab. aquaria used for rearing purposes is documented.

Keywords

chironomids (rice) paddy shoot plumule laser 
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© Netherlands Hydrobiological Society 1992

Authors and Affiliations

  • Uberto Ferrarese
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  1. 1.Istituto di Entomologia agrariaUniversità di PadovaPadovaItaly

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