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Chaoborus
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Chaoborus

A glassworm is a type of larva of a midge genus called Chaoborus. They are also known as phantom midge larvae, because they are transparent. They can be found commonly in lakes all over the world and can be up to 2 cm (0.8 in). The adults are sometimes called phantom midges or lake flies.

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3 branches of this group, most-observed first

Chaoborus flavicans

complexChaoborus flavicans

Chaoborus crystallinus

speciesChaoborus crystallinus

Chaoborus americanus

speciesChaoborus americanus

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