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Chironomidae 12 Apr 2016 SW Sweden -> Smittia contingens
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 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?
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 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?
 
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 There is a hair at the tip of the antenna, but it is very difficult to photograph. The eyes are bare.
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 I think this is Smittia contingens, but I'd like a second opinion. The genus Smittia is mostly terrestrial.
 
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 Thanks so much John! A Swedish expert confirmed that it was Smittia contingens.
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