Thread subject: Diptera.info :: gnat July 2010

Posted by Basti on 17-04-2011 16:57
#1

Hello!

Can someone help me with this gnat?
Perhaps Aedes sp.?
Location: Germany, Berlin, broadleaf forest
Date: 01. July 2010
Length: around 4 mm

Best regards Basti

Edited by Basti on 17-04-2011 16:57

Posted by Basti on 17-04-2011 16:58
#2

Here a second pic.

Posted by Basti on 17-04-2011 16:59
#3

... and a third pic.

Posted by Basti on 17-04-2011 16:59
#4

... and a pic from above.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 18-04-2011 22:18
#5

The small size and overall colouration suggest Aedes (Finlaya) geniculatus - one of the species that breeds in tree rot-holes.

Edited by Tony Irwin on 18-04-2011 22:19

Posted by Basti on 19-04-2011 16:04
#6

Hello Tony,

many Thanks for your help.

Best regards Basti