Polypedilum is a genus of non-biting midges in the family Chironomidae. There are more than 620 described species in Polypedilum, found worldwide.
This is probably the most species-rich of all chironomid genera. Larvae of Polypedilum may also be among the most abundant invertebrates in eutrophic ponds, reaching densities of up to 1200 larvae per square meter.
See also List of Polypedilum species
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