Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomus ? --> C. macani ?

Posted by gertvanheghe on 24-10-2015 22:12
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Thank you,
Gert

Edited by gertvanheghe on 25-10-2015 08:30

Posted by John Carr on 25-10-2015 01:39
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It reminds me of the American Chironomus ochreatus so it might be the European relative C. macani. You need an expert, or an extreme closeup of male genitalia, to confirm.

Other than that, it is a Chironomini with frontal tubercles and that usually means Chironomus. There are exceptions.

Posted by gertvanheghe on 25-10-2015 08:32
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Many thanks, John.