Florida Entomologist (2002) 85, 372-375

Richard J. Lobinske, Charles E. Cichra and Arshad Ali (2002)
Predation by bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) on larval Chironomidae (Diptera) in relation to midge standing crop in two central Florida lakes
Florida Entomologist 85 (2), 372-375
Abstract: Compositions of midge larvae consumed by the predaceous fish, bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) were examined in relation to associated standing crop of midge larvae in two central Florida lakes. Overall, these preliminary results indicate that bluegill may be indiscriminate predators on midge larvae in shallow, nearshore areas and display limited predation on larvae aggregated in deeper areas of the lakes.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Chironomus crassicaudatus		U.S.A. (SE)
	Glyptotendipes paripes		U.S.A. (SE)
Lepomis macrochirus (predator)	Chironomus crassicaudatus		U.S.A. (SE)
Lepomis macrochirus (predator)	Glyptotendipes paripes		U.S.A. (SE)