Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae or Limoniidae?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 20:05
#1
Hello!

Found last night at our house (Ostwestfalen/Germany), length about 15 mm. Is this a Tipulid or Limoniid? Thanks!


Larger picture:
http://www.foto-u...15mm_2.jpg

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-10-2007 20:16
#2
Tipulidae. Antennal segments less than 13, and no Sc1 present.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 21:10
#3
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Tipulidae. Antennal segments less than 13, and no Sc1 present.


Thanks, Jorge! You are able to count antennal segments on my photos?? Smile I find it rather difficult...

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-10-2007 21:20
#4
I know the pixels are compressed here (high compression indeed). But the ruptures seems to represent one segment, that's why I count less 13 segments.
Next time, took photos in lateral view to head profile so we can see the maxillary palps. And a close-up of antennae, and a pic of one wing itself, if possible. Smile

Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 22:22
#5
Hello, Jorge!

jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Next time, took photos in lateral view to head profile so we can see the maxillary palps. And a close-up of antennae, and a pic of one wing itself, if possible. Smile


Not so easy without climbing 2 m on a roof gutter... Wink