Faunistic particularities of the chironomid assemblages (Diptera: Chironomidae) of the Upper-Tisza, NE Hungary

Abstract

We explored the chironomid fauna of Hungarian section of Upper-Tisza. 23 403 exuviae were sorted, 85 taxa belonging to four subfamilies were identified. In comparison with five other European large rivers, we found the chironomid assemblages of River Tisz