detailed close-up of non-biting midge from the chironomidae family found in colorado

adaptation adult anatomy aquatic behavior biodiversity biological biting chain characteristics chironomidae close closeup colorado conservation detail detailed developmental diversity ecological ecology ecosystem entomologist entomology environment family fauna flora food found habitat history identification insect larva lifecycle lightcolored marsh midge natural nature nonbiting outdoor pollinator pollution practices reproduction research resting river role scientific small species stages stream study summer surface survival sustainable taxonomy wetlands wildlife