Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phantom midge?
Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2009 12:54
#1
I think that this is an Achaoborid (Phantom midge). Can anyone please confirm, and/or give me a more specific identification?
The insect was photographed on a nettle leaf (veination gives idea of scale) at a location near the edge of an inland freshwater lake in Southern England at the beginning of May.
Second photo to follow.
Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2009 12:56
#2
Here is another photo of this giving a clearer indication of the wing veination, which may help with identification.
Posted by pwalter on 05-06-2009 13:37
#3
Yes, Chaoboridae. Seems to be male.
Posted by Xespok on 05-06-2009 14:49
#4
It is a Chaborus sp, but a female.
Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2009 21:23
#5
Thanks for the helpful replies.
Posted by Basil Crowley on 05-06-2009 22:00
#6
Xespok,
Did you mean Chaoborus sp.? or is that the same thing?
Posted by pwalter on 05-06-2009 22:10
#7
Same, if you have any doubts with species names, check http://www.faunaeur.org/index.php