Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae?

Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 16:01
#1
Hi,

I believe it's Chironomidae, but I am not sure. I saw a few threads of the subject, but I couldn't tell Chironomidae or Chaoboridae. Please fill me inSmile
Georgsdorf, Germany, 2007-06-18, Moor area, app. 12 mm

Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 16:02
#2
2

Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 16:03
#3
3

Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2007 20:41
#4
Hi Andre
This is Chironomidae - here's a couple of links to Chaoboridae. http://www.dipter...post_13638
http://www.dipter...#post_6543
If the basitarsus (=metatarsus) of the fore-leg is as long or longer than the tibia, then it's Chironomidae Smile. If it's shorter, it could be all sorts of things (including Chironomidae Sad)
Edited by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2007 20:43

Posted by Andre Jas on 30-06-2007 23:24
#5
Hi Tony,

Just saw your reaction. Somehow missed it. I see what you mean. So Chironomidae it is. And I guess that's as far as it gets? Thanks a lotSmile