Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae?

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 07-02-2008 12:32
#1
Dear forum,
I took these pictures today in my glasshouse where the temperature is kept just above freezing point during winter.
I believe this to be Chironomidae. Am I right and can it be further identified?

Thank you for help,

Regards, Niek

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 07-02-2008 12:34
#2
second picture

Posted by Xespok on 07-02-2008 14:01
#3
Yes, this is a male Chironomid. I think no active member of diptera.info will go very much beyond that.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 07-02-2008 14:06
#4
Dear Gabor,

Thank you very much for your reply.

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-02-2008 19:17
#5
When a very small black chironomid is flying in the winter, it often turns out to be Smittia, but as Gabor suggests, it's not safe to say much more than "male chironomid".

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 08-02-2008 19:21
#6
Dear Tony,
Thank you very much for this addition.
Best regards, Niek