Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomid ID?

Posted by eklans on 15-05-2020 11:30
#1

Hi, found this chironomid (and some more) on a fence at a small lake in a conservation area near Ansbach, Middle Franconia.

Is it possible to identify from these fotos?

Thanks, Eric

Posted by eklans on 15-05-2020 11:31
#2

lateral view

Posted by John Carr on 15-05-2020 13:21
#3

Probably Chironomus

Posted by eklans on 15-05-2020 15:09
#4

Thank you very much, John!

This male was sitting nearby - can it help to get closer to the species level?

Eric

Posted by eklans on 15-05-2020 15:09
#5

+ detail

Posted by John Carr on 15-05-2020 16:10
#6

Subgenus Chironomus

Posted by eklans on 15-05-2020 17:19
#7

Thanks again John!

Eric