MeSH definition : A family of nonbiting midges, in the order DIPTERA. Salivary glands of the genus Chironomus
are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry.;
MeSH annotation : do not use /drug eff for insecticides: TN 111; gall midges: index under DIPTERA; for killing Chironomidae with insecticides, see note at INSECTICIDES; gall midges:
index NEMATOCERA;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironomidae;