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.[1]
| Glassworm | |
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| Aquatic larvae (above) and winged adult (below) | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Chaoboridae |
| Genus: | Chaoborus Lichtenstein, 1800 |
| Synonyms | |
Sayomyia Coquillett, 1903 | |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glassworm
above. Deathstars Trinity Fields
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