Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Chironomidae?

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 30-04-2011 04:06
#1

Is this Chironomidae. I suspect some of the fore legs are missing.
Malaise trap. Townsville, Queensland.

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 30-04-2011 04:09
#2

Another one, probably the same species.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-04-2011 10:58
#3

Yes, female Chironomini -not much chance of an identification!

Posted by John Carr on 30-04-2011 11:43
#4

It looks like the wing is haired, which could help ID if you have a review of the local species. In my area hairy wings are limited to three related genera and one or a few other species of Chironomini.

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 30-04-2011 19:45
#5

Thanks to you both.
Graeme