Belgica (genus)
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Belgica is a flightless midge genus in the family Chironomidae
containing the two species: Belgica albipes and Belgica antarctica
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Chironomidae
Chironomidae are a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae...
containing the two species: Belgica albipes and Belgica antarctica
Belgica antarctica
Belgica antarctica is a species of flightless midge endemic to the continent of Antarctica. At 2–6 mm long, it is the largest purely terrestrial animal on the continent, as well as its only true insect. Its flightlessness may be an adaptation to prevent wind from blowing it into inhospitable sites...
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