Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chaoboridae? -> Mochlonyx

Posted by Eugene K on 18-03-2025 10:37
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Russia, Leningrad district, Tolmachevo 2024_05_10
Mochlonyx?

Edited by Eugene K on 18-03-2025 21:57

Posted by Eugene K on 18-03-2025 10:37
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Posted by John Carr on 18-03-2025 14:19
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Quoting a key by Saether:

* Mid and hind tibia each with 2 spurs; tarsal claws with small, simple basal tooth; katepisternum III with numerous setae ... Cryophila lapponica
* Tibia without spurs, tarsal claws with large median spine and serrated basal tooth, katepisternum with 0-8 setae ... Mochlonyx

I think you have a Mochlonyx. The third genus in your area, Chaoborus, has longer first tarsomeres.

Posted by Eugene K on 18-03-2025 21:57
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John, thank you!