Thread subject: Diptera.info :: couple of small midge for possible ID

Posted by Toby on 11-01-2011 14:29
#1
both about 2.5-3mm, SW London

in my sink
1
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on a bush in Richmond Pk

2
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Posted by Gnats2meetu on 11-01-2011 16:07
#2
Top dipteran is a female sciarid (dark- winged fungus gnat) prob Bradysia sp., though I am not sure. bottom is a male chironomid (non-biting midge).:)

Posted by Toby on 11-01-2011 17:15
#3
thanks for those IDS