Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae

Posted by Tom Bentley on 25-08-2006 15:55
#1
Found this midge the other day in Chicago area. Was approx 9mm. Any ideas as to genus....hope for a species.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 25-08-2006 16:04
#2
Sorry, Tom - I won't attempt female chironomids from a British specimen, let alone a US photo. Wink Your best bet is to return to the site and catch some similarly coloured males. Then find a US chironomid specialist to run them through the keys. Good luck!Smile

Posted by Tom Bentley on 25-08-2006 16:31
#3
Thanks Tony...will also search for a US based specialist and see what I can find.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 25-08-2006 16:48
#4
Tom Bentley wrote:
Thanks Tony...will also search for a US based specialist and see what I can find.


I adviced you to ask and submit your photo in this site:

http://bugguide.net/

Posted by Tom Bentley on 25-08-2006 16:57
#5
Thanks...already did with no luck. Will try a specialist next!