Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae? => Chironomus (Camptochironomus)

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 18-05-2023 15:25
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Location: Germany, Northrhine-Westphalia, Rheine, 35 m above sea level, garden
Time: 6th of May, 2023
Photos: Markus Koschinsky
Body size: approx. 10 mm

Dear Forum,

I found this rather large gnat in the morning dew near the small garden pond.

I guess it belongs to Chironomidae, female... is a more precise ID possible?

Thanks,



Markus
Edited by Markus Koschinsky on 19-05-2023 18:04

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 18-05-2023 15:26
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Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 18-05-2023 15:26
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Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 18-05-2023 15:26
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Posted by John Carr on 18-05-2023 16:32
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I think Chironomus (Camptochironomus).

Posted by Markus Koschinsky on 19-05-2023 18:03
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Thanks a lot, John!

Markus