Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which gnat? => Mycetophilidae

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 03-05-2022 20:01
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Location: Germany, Northrhine-Westphalia, Rheine, 35 m above sea level, garden
Time: 3rd of May, 2022
Photos: Markus Koschinsky
Body size: approx. 5 mm

Dear Forum,

I have difficulties with this gnat... First, from overall habit, I thouhgt about Chironomidae, female... but when I checked the wing pattern, I found a split M-vein, which doesn't fit.

But what else? Who can help?

(Sorry, pictures aren't ideal... hope it's good enough to narrow down...)

Thanks,

Markus
Edited by Markus Koschinsky on 04-05-2022 07:42

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 03-05-2022 20:04
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2nd photo

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 03-05-2022 20:04
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3rd photo

Posted by John Carr on 03-05-2022 20:38
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Mycetophilidae. Note long coxae and long tibial spurs.

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 04-05-2022 07:41
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Ahh! First time I have one of these (knowingly)... :-)

Thanks a lot, John!

Markus