Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae?

Posted by Larry Shone on 11-08-2012 22:22
#1

I spotted this in the bathroom the other night, sat on a tile. Its about 10mm long and has fine hairs on the wings. I noticed the halteres and thought Tipulidae!

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Posted by Jan Willem on 11-08-2012 22:35
#2

Looks more like Cecidomyiidae

Posted by John Carr on 11-08-2012 23:55
#3

Cecidomyiinae, the subfamily including the gall makers. 10 mm is very large.

Posted by Larry Shone on 12-08-2012 00:18
#4

Thanks guys!