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Chironomids
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Common Name: Midges,
True Flies, 'buzzers', blood worms etc
Description: A family of small flies
such as Midges, Mosquitoes, Blood worms etc. Very common in most New
Zealand lakes and back waters on rivers. Especially if a sillty bottom is
present. Most are very small hook size #16 and #18 being most common. Lake
trout especially feed on the various Chironomid larvae throughout the
summer monthes (Ahuriri Delta in Lake Benmore is a prime Chironomid
fishery). Most are dark colored
although red coloration is also common. |
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