Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Simuliidae ?

Posted by peterbolson on 28-03-2011 19:27
#1

From my greenhouse today. 4mm long. Is it possible to say which genus ?
Thanks
Peter

Posted by peterbolson on 28-03-2011 19:29
#2

dorsal

Edited by peterbolson on 28-03-2011 19:32

Posted by peterbolson on 28-03-2011 19:33
#3

lateral

Posted by Gnats2meetu on 31-03-2011 10:55
#4

Yes Simulidae, Very interesting though as I got a very similar looking Simulid in my greenhouse yesterday also, in Ireland!

Posted by John Carr on 31-03-2011 23:07
#5

I think Simulium. In my area the common early spring species are in Prosimulium and Simulium is more common in late spring and summer.

Posted by peterbolson on 02-04-2011 09:42
#6

Many thanks John

Peter