Notes on predator-prey relationships among Tanypodinae larvae (Diptera, Chironomidae) and mites (Acariformes) in Brazilian subterranean aquatic environments

Abstract

Chironomidae larvae and mites are abundant and diversified groups that coexist in several environments. However, little importance has been attributed to their ecological relationships (predator–prey, parasitism, etc.). Therefore, the present study aimed to report the predation of mites by Tanypodinae larvae in Neotropical quartzite caves.