Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID assistance - Chironomidae ?

Posted by ChasMacey on 27-04-2006 20:38
#1
Hi,

Can any one assist with an Id for these ? I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure. The pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago in my garden in Surrey UK.

Many thanks Chas

Posted by ChasMacey on 27-04-2006 20:39
#2
Is this also of the same family ?


Thanks Chas

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 27-04-2006 20:41
#3
Hi Chas.
"I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure."
I think so. All - males.
Nikita

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-04-2006 21:45
#4
I'm certain they are male chironomids. Pfft

Posted by ChasMacey on 28-04-2006 08:54
#5
Thanks Guys your assistance is always appreciated


Regards Chas