Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva ID => Chironomidae: Chironomus sp.

Posted by ESant on 25-11-2020 19:21
#1
Hello,

I photographed this larva in a plant saucer in Bazzano (AQ), Italy, on February 3rd 2020. Is it possible to identify at least the family from just these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 26-11-2020 14:29

Posted by ESant on 25-11-2020 19:21
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 25-11-2020 19:22
#3
Photo 3:

Posted by ESant on 25-11-2020 19:22
#4
Photo 4:

Posted by John Carr on 25-11-2020 20:13
#5
Chironomidae.

Posted by atylotus on 26-11-2020 07:53
#6
Chironomus sp, recognizable by the two pairs of filamentous gills on the penultimate segment

Posted by ESant on 26-11-2020 14:28
#7
Thank you both very much!