Thread subject: Diptera.info :: River chironomid

Posted by John Bratton on 30-05-2008 15:58
#1
These hydra-like things are made of sand and have a larva in the stem. From looking in picture books, I think they are the chironomid Rheotanytarsus sp. Can anyone say for sure, please? They are from the edge of the River Ogwen, near Bangor, North Wales, 24 May 2008.

John Bratton

Posted by John Bratton on 30-05-2008 15:59
#2
Here is the habitat.

Posted by John Bratton on 30-05-2008 16:03
#3
Here is the habitat.