Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Chironomidae Orthocladiinae?
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| blowave |
Posted on 04-01-2011 20:47
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 Member Location: LINCOLN, UK Posts: 3151 Joined: 27.06.07 |
Hello, This was very small, around 2mm. Taken on 24th June 2010 on my door. Near Lincoln UK. I've looked at others and this seems closest. Janet 
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| Jason G |
Posted on 05-01-2011 00:35
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 Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
Hi Janet, It might be - a good one showing T1 segmentation would be needed to rule-out a Chironomin though. London's Insects http://londoninve...hostia.com |
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| blowave |
Posted on 05-01-2011 02:03
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Member Location: LINCOLN, UK Posts: 3151 Joined: 27.06.07 |
This is the only shot I got Jason, remember too that it was only 2mm or so long! John Carr seems to know these from the wing venation so hopefully he will be along. http://cubits.org... |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 07-01-2011 02:03
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 Super Administrator Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 10647 Joined: 22.10.10 |
The front leg posture is typical of Orthocladiinae. Chirnomini usually hold their front femora vertical. |
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| blowave |
Posted on 07-01-2011 02:26
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Member Location: LINCOLN, UK Posts: 3151 Joined: 27.06.07 |
Thank you John. Good tip there.
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