SAFIT STE Levels
Taxonomy Levels:
NEW SAFIT STE Level 2A
Progressing from Genus to Subfamily in Chironomid Midge Identification.
SAFIT STE Level 1
Offering genus-level identifications, this level specializes in categorizing chironomid midges up to the family level.
SAFIT STE Level 2
Diving deeper, Level 2 focuses on genus and species identifications, specifically detailing chironomid midges categorized into genus/species groups.
SAFIT STE Level 2A
Going beyond, Level 2A fine-tunes identifications to the subfamily level for chironomid midges’ genus/species. This level plays a crucial role in ecological assessments, including the calculation of the California Stream.