Thread subject: Diptera.info :: aquatic larva, 2015-04-08 > Chironomidae

Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 10-11-2015 21:38
#1
Hi everyone,

who can determinate this larva?

I was far away from where it was swimming / wriggling around, so I couldn't take any better pictures.

Maybe someone can help me - thanks in advance!

Lennart

2015-04-08, Northern Germany, S-H, Mohrkirch, fallow land, small pond
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 13:41

Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 10-11-2015 21:39
#2
here's another picture

Posted by solito de solis on 10-11-2015 22:02
#3
I have analysed your picture
and I guess this could be a Chironomidae larvae
Orthocladiinae family...
but it's just a guess
SDS
Edited by solito de solis on 11-11-2015 12:15

Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 06:26
#4
That's interesting, I wasn't sure if this is a dipteran at all.
Thank you for venturing that guess!

Posted by atylotus on 11-11-2015 11:33
#5
Chironomidae for sure, but tribe uncertain. Could be anything, Orthocladiinae, Chironomini or even Tanypodinae. I don't think this would be Tanytarsini. For identification to genus or perhaps even species level you need to study, at least, the headcapsule in detail.

Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 13:37
#6
Ok, thanks for the relativisation. Next year I want to start to scoop-net there, then it'll be much easier to take detailed pictures...