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ID assistance - Chironomidae ?
ChasMacey
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Posted on 27-04-2006 20:38
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Hi,

Can any one assist with an Id for these ? I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure. The pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago in my garden in Surrey UK.

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Is this also of the same family ?


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Nikita Vikhrev
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Hi Chas.
"I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure."
I think so. All - males.
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Paul Beuk
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I'm certain they are male chironomids. Pfft
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Thanks Guys your assistance is always appreciated


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