Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Orthocladiinae

Posted by Jessica on 11-03-2020 11:36
#1
Hi,

This Chironomidae is an Orthocladiinae right ?

Is it possible to tell a genus name ?

Found in South of France

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos249/big/Diptere%202.jpg
Jessica Joachim : France : Mazères : 09270 : 07/03/2020
Altitude : 234 m - Taille : 4 mm environ
Réf. : 249522

Posted by John Carr on 11-03-2020 11:49
#2
Orthocladiinae

Posted by Jessica on 11-03-2020 11:58
#3
Thank you very much !

Genus is not possible ?

Posted by John Carr on 11-03-2020 13:58
#4
Jessica wrote:
Thank you very much !

Genus is not possible ?


I see no distinctive characters. Most genera are not identifiable except by an expert with a specimen under a microscope.

Posted by Jessica on 11-03-2020 17:55
#5
Okay, thank you very much !