The first record of Parochlus kiefferi (Garrett, 1925) (Diptera, Chironomidae, Podonominae) from Italy

Parochlus kiefferi (Garrett, 1925) Brundin (Diptera, Chironomidae) was found in two high-altitude glacial ponds (2455 m a.s.l.) in the Italian Alps (Trentino). This represents the first record of the tribe Podonomini and the second record of the subfamily Podonominae from Italy. New information on the geographical distribution and the ecological traits of the species is given.