Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil: current status, list of species, and new records

Abstract

The species of the family Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) recorded to Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil, are listed, including taxonomic information, geographic distribution and references. Thirty-six species have been recorded in the state. The list was compiled after bibliographic research, faunistic check-lists and catalogs. All references with the original descriptions were investigated, as well as further descriptions and taxonomic changes.