Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomid or Simuliidae? 5_8_1

Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 22:21
#1

Hi all,

I have been under the impression that Simuliidae are primarily dark but the shape of this diptera is making me wonder what it is. Collected near Mammoth Lakes CA in Summer months.

Thanks,
Kyle

Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 22:22
#2

Another View

Posted by John Carr on 22-06-2020 22:26
#3

Chironomidae subfamily Orthocladiinae

Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 22:29
#4

That is what I was hoping to hear, thanks! What different features would a simulidae have? are the antennules or legs shorter?

Posted by John Carr on 22-06-2020 23:29
#5

Antennae are shorter with shorter segments, and with more segments than this female. Legs are shorter. Wing veins are crowded towards the front with posterior veins faint. Eyes are larger.

Posted by kyle_leathers on 22-06-2020 23:32
#6

Thanks John! Appreciate it :)