Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Orthocladiinae 2
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 20-02-2017 21:50
#1
Anything more possible?
Length about 3 mm.
2016-04-09, northern Germany, garden, wood shed
Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-02-2017 00:03
#2
Yes, I'd say Orthocladinae.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-02-2017 08:49
#3
Many thanks. I see, they're insolvable...
Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-02-2017 09:38
#4
With chironomids, specimens are easier than photos, and males easier than females. But someone who has more experience than me might be able to look at your pictures and suggest a genus or even a species. Sadly, we are still unable to separate many species on female morphology - male genitalia is often the only way to give a positive ID.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-02-2017 23:48
#5
Many thanks for explaining the situation. I know what to look for this year... :)