Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae 12 Apr 2016 SW Sweden -> Smittia contingens

Posted by Johane on 16-04-2016 22:14
#1
During the last wekk I have found many Chironomidae on the kitchen window. I think they have come from flower pots that have been standing on the window bench. Is it possible to identify it?
Edited by Johane on 23-04-2016 11:26

Posted by Johane on 16-04-2016 22:17
#2
2nd pic

Posted by Johane on 16-04-2016 22:19
#3
3rd pic

Posted by Johane on 16-04-2016 22:21
#4
4th pic

Posted by John Carr on 16-04-2016 22:28
#5
Orthocladiinae. Is there a hair at the tip of the antenna, parallel to the antenna and a bit wider than the diameter of the antenna? I don't see one but it might be out of focus. Also, can you tell if the eyes are hairy?

Posted by Johane on 17-04-2016 14:35
#6
There is a hair at the tip of the antenna, but it is very difficult to photograph. The eyes are bare.

Posted by John Carr on 17-04-2016 19:02
#7
I think this is Smittia contingens, but I'd like a second opinion. The genus Smittia is mostly terrestrial.

Posted by Johane on 23-04-2016 11:17
#8
Thanks so much John! A Swedish expert confirmed that it was Smittia contingens.