It is found in Asia, Europe, The United Kingdom, and North America.

[1][2][3][4] It is believed that the complete development of this species from larvae to adult is temperature dependent.

The production to biomass (P/B) ratio for this species has one of the highest values reported for chironomids.

[5] Midge larvae are often eaten by other invertebrates, such as damselfly naiads/Nymph (biology), and fish.

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