Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicidae ? => Culiseta annulata

Posted by skrylten on 06-10-2011 21:54
#1

19 sep 2011 southern Sweden. Alongside small creek in deep valley.

Edited by skrylten on 07-10-2011 10:10

Posted by gardensafarinl on 06-10-2011 22:20
#2

Given the place the photograph was taken, I see no other option, really.
Must be Culiseta annulata.
But, I am NO EXPERT at all, so don't believe me just like that and wait for the answer of a real expert!

Posted by Tony Irwin on 06-10-2011 23:37
#3

I would agree - it looks like Culiseta annulata (I'm no expert either!:))

Posted by skrylten on 07-10-2011 07:11
#4

It was the size, like a small crane fly, that amazed me. Would be afraid to have this one sucking on me. :o
Bodysize, whithout mouthparts, 11-14 mm. Is that possible for annulata ?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-10-2011 10:03
#5

Yes, that's about right for annulata.

Posted by skrylten on 07-10-2011 10:10
#6

Thx Tony !