Phantom midges
Scientific name: Chaoboridae
Phantom midges
Scientific name: Chaoboridae
Description
The larvae of Chaoboridae have a unique, glass-like transparency. This fascinating feature allows them to evade predators in their aquatic environments. In a striking evolutionary adaptation, the larvae do not feed in typical fashion; instead, they are equipped with specialized organs that inject a paralyzing toxin into their prey. This allows them to consume other larvae and small aquatic organisms without the typical struggle. Dispelling common myths, the Chaoboridae larvae, though formidable to their aquatic peers, pose no threat to humans.
Species of Phantom midges
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