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  1. ARAKAWA, Ryo, Dept of Pathology (Parasitology), Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sugitani 2630, Toyama, 93001 Japan.
    Fax: +81 764-34-4656.
    Interests: Ecology of diptera.
  2. FUKUHARA, Haruo, Faculty of Education, Niigata University, Igarashi 2-8050, Niigata, 950-21 Japan.
    Fax: +81 25-263-1277.
    Interests: Ecology of zoobenthos, nutrient cycling, lake ecosystem.
  3. HAGINO, Satoshi, Biochemistry and Toxicology Laboratory, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Takatsukasa 4-2-1, Takarazuka, 665 Japan.
    Fax: +81 797 74 2124.
    Interests: Bioassay using chironomids, Chironomus yoshimatsui, Paratanytarsus grimmi.
  4. HASHIMOTO, Hiroshi, Taxonomy Branch, Entomology and Zoology Division, Dept of Agriculture, Bangkok, Thailand.
    (home): Tatsunodai 618, Zama, Kanagawa, 228 Japan.
    Interests: Taxonomy of chironomids.
  5. HIRABAYASHI, Kimio, Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University 3-15-1, Tokida, Ueda, Nagano, 386-8567 Japan.
    Tel:+81(JPN)-268(Ueda)-21-5356(Direct). Fax:+81(JPN)-268(Ueda)-21-5388(Office). Email:
    Interests: Ecology
  6. INOUE, Eiso, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima 739-8528, Japan.
    Email:
    Interests: Ecology and taxonomy of lotic chironomids.
  7. IWAKUMA, Toshio, Hokkaido University, Kita-Jujo-Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Saporo, Hokkaido, 060 Japan.
    Regional representative for Japan
    Email:
    Interests: Population and production ecology of chironomids and chaoborids, lakes, wetland.
  8. IWASAKA, Masahiro, Shimanai 1347-4, Matsumoto, 390, Japan.
  9. KAWAI, Koichiro, Hiroshima University, Kagamiyama 1-4-4, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, 724 Japan.
    Interests: Taxonomy of chironomids, allergology of chironomids, bioindicator.
  10. KIKUCHI, Mihoko, Dept of Medical Zoology, Saitama Medical School, Morohongo 38, Moroyama, Saitama, 350-04 Japan.
    Fax: +81 492-94-2274.
    Interests: Taxonomy, impact of pesticide pollution on chironomid fauna, chironomid in rice paddies.
  11. KITAGAWA, Norikazu, Nakamachi 4-7, Yokkaichi, Mie, 510 Japan (home).
    Interest: Taxonomy of larvae.
  12. KOBAYASHI, Tadashi, 3-4-303 Mita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 214 Japan.
    Fax: +81 44-932-9353. Email:
    Interests: Taxonomy of Orthocladiinae.
  13. KON, Masahiro, The University of Shiga Prefecture, School of Environmental Science, Hikone, Shiga, 522-8533 Japan.
    Phone: +81-749-28-8311. Fax: +81-749-28-8477. Email:
    Interests: Mating behavior of chironomids; Taxonomy and phylogeny of Scarabaeoidea.
  14. KONDO, Shigeo, Dept of Parasitology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakutecho, Aichigun, Aichi, 480-11 Japan.
    Fax: +81 561-62-3348. Email:
    Interests: Life history characteristics and habitat preference of chironomid fauna associated with aquatic macrophytes.
  15. MURAKAMI, Gyokei, Dept of Pediatrics, Toyama Red Cross Hospital, Higashi Dengigata 1-5-25, Toyama, 930 Japan.
    Fax: +81 764-32-4397.
    Interests: Allergology of chironomids.
  16. NAKAZATO, Ryoji, Dept of Biology, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University, Minamiosawa 1-1, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-03 Japan.
    Fax: +81 426-77-2559. Email :
    Interests: Ecology of lake chironomids.
  17. NARITA, Tetsuya, Center for Ecological Research, Kyoto University, 4 1 23 Shimosakamoto, Otsu, 520-01 Japan.
    Fax: +81 775-79-8457.
    Interests: Ecology of zooplankton and zoobenthos in lakes.
  18. NIITSUMA, Hiromi, Dept of Biology, Faculty of Education, Shizuoka University, Ohya 863, Shizuoka, 422 Japan.
    Interests: Taxonomy of chironomids.
  19. NISHIDA, Hideyuki, Oe-ryo, Kawamoto 1177-1, Kawamotocho, Echigun, Shimane, 696 Japan (home).
    Interests: Taxonomy of chironomids.
  20. NISHINO, Machiko, Lake Biwa Research Institute, Uchidehama 1-10 Otsu, Shiga, 520 Japan.
    Fax: +81 775-26-4803.
    Interests: Ecology and distribution of lake zoobenthos.
  21. OGAWA, Kemochi, Dept of Immunology and Medical Zoology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Miyamaeku, Kawasaki, 216 Japan.
    Interests: Acoustic and swarming behavior of chironomid adults.
  22. OHNO, Masahiko, Tokyo Metropolitan Laboratory for Environmental Protection, Shinsuna 1-7-5, Kotoku, Tokyo, 136 Japan.
    Fax: +81 3-3699-1345.
    Interests: Ecology of chironomids in urban running waters, control of nuisance chironomids.
  23. OKAZAWA, Takao, Dept of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Takaracho 13-1, Kanazawa, 920 Japan.
    Interests: Ecology of chironomids.
  24. OKUDA, Takashi, National Institute for Sericultural and Entomological Science, Owashi 1-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305 Japan.
    Email:
    Interests: Life cycle and physiology of tropical chironomids, Polypedilum.
  25. SASAKI, Shin-Ichi, Water Examination Institute, Yokohama Water Works Bureau, Kawashimacho 522, Hodogayaku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 240 Japan.
    Interests: Ecology.
  26. SHIMOMURA, Hiroshi, Dept of Parasitology, School of Medicine, Hiroshima University, Kasumicho 1-2-3, Minamiku, Hiroshima, 734 Japan.
    Fax: +81 82-255-8482.
    Interests: Ecology, behavior of adults.
  27. SUGAYA, Yoshio, Regional Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa 16-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305 Japan.
    Fax: +81 298-51-4732.
    Interests: Bioassay, larvae, pollution.
  28. TABARU, Yuichiro, Amenity Care Service, Sankyo Co., Ltd., Ginza 2-7-12, Chuoku, Tokyo, 104 Japan.
    Fax: +81 3-3564-4117.
    Interests: Control of nuisance chironomids.
  29. TAKAGI, Harumi, Otsu Municipal Center of Environmental Protection, Goryocho 3-1, Otsu, Shiga, 520 Japan.
    Interests: Lake ecology.
  30. TAKAMURA, Kenzi, Global Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa 16-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305 Japan.
    Fax: +81 298-51-4732.
    Interests: Effects of pesticides and detergents on chironomid communities.
  31. TAKEMON, Yasuhiro, Dept of Life Sciences, University of Osaka Prefecture, Mozeememachi, Sakai, Osaka, 591 Japan.
    Fax: +81 722 55 2981, Email:
    Interests: Ecology of aquatic insects (Ephemeroptera, Chironomidae), microdistribution of chironomid larvae.
  32. TANIDA, Kazumi, Osaka-fu University, Gakuenmachi 1-1, Sakai-shi, Osaka-fu, 593 Japan.
    Interests: Ecology of stream insects, taxonomy.
  33. UENO, Ryuhei, Environmental Biology Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa 16-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305 Japan.
    Fax: +81 298-51-4732. Email:
    Interests: Ecology, taxonomy, brackish chironomids.
  34. YAMAMOTO, Masaru, Kankyokagaku Co., Ltd., Nakasakurazuka 1-12-9, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560 Japan.
    Interests: Taxonomy of chironomids, Chironomus.
  35. YAMASAKI, Masatoshi, Fukuoka Environmental Research Center, Mukaeda, Mukousano, Dazaifu, Fukuoka, 818-01 Japan.
    Interests: Pollution indices using chironomid larvae.
  36. YANO, Koji, Laboratory of Applied Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University, Yoshida, Yamaguchi, 753 Japan.
    Interests: Life history and growth of chironomids, ecology of chironomids in rice paddies.
  37. YASUNO, Masayuki, Global Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Onogawa 16-2, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305 Japan.
    Fax: +81 298-51-4732.
    Interests: Ecology of zooplankton and zoobenthos, bioindicators.

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