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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Ceratopogonidae |
| Subfamily: | Ceratopogoninae |
| Tribe: | Palpomyiini |
| Genus: | Bezzia Kieffer, 1899 |
| Diversity | |
| at least 310 species | |
Bezzia is a genus of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 310 described species in Bezzia. [1] [2] [3]
Ceratopogonidae is a family of flies commonly known as no-see-ums, or biting midges, generally 1–3 mm in length. The family includes more than 5,000 species, distributed worldwide, apart from the Antarctic and the Arctic.
Atrichopogon fusculus is a species of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Bezzia varicolor is a species of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Palpomyiini is a tribe of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are about 5 genera and more than 610 described species in Palpomyiini.
Downeshelea is a genus of predaceous midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 20 described species in Downeshelea.
Bezzia nobilis is a species of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. It is widely considered one of the most common Bezzia species; it is found in Eurasian regions, all over the United States, Central America, and even into South American countries like Brazil. B. nobilis seem to prefer aquatic environments; they are commonly observed in stagnant water pools in Eurasia regions and marshes in the southern United States. Adults of this species are easily distinguished by their black and yellow striped legs. Pupae are recognized by their brown bodies, abdominal spines, and respiratory horns. B. nobilis larvae are distinguished by brown heads and white bodies. Little information is known on their life cycle or mating habits. B. nobilis is a predatory species. While some research suggests they mainly feed on larvae of other insect species, experiments suggest they prefer immobile, easy prey such as dead adult flies, bacteria, and protozoa.
Phaenobezzia opaca is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Phaenobezzia is a genus of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 20 described species in Phaenobezzia.
Culicoides crepuscularis is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Stilobezzia is a genus of predaceous midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 330 described species in Stilobezzia.
Nilobezzia mallochi is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Stilobezzia antennalis is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Alluaudomyia paraspina is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Alluaudomyia is a genus of predaceous midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 180 described species in Alluaudomyia.
Allohelea johannseni is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Allohelea is a genus of predaceous midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are more than 30 described species in Allohelea.
Alluaudomyia needhami is a species of predaceous midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Heteromyia is a genus of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are about 17 described species in Heteromyia.
Culicoides villosipennis is a species of biting midge in the family Ceratopogonidae.
Jenkinshelea is a genus of biting midges in the family Ceratopogonidae. There are about 18 described species in Jenkinshelea.
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