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| Mathieu michel |
Posted on 24-01-2014 17:53
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I fail to identify this Chironomidae. Cross vein m-cu seems absent, leg-ratio > 1 (front leg) : probably Chironominae. Considering the wing nervation, i think that could be Chironomus confinis ? Seen in Caen, Normandy, France. 2014, 19th of January. Mathieu michel attached the following image:  [185.44Kb] |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 24-01-2014 18:13
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 Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10157 Joined: 22.10.10 |
It is Chironomus or in the same genus group. I can't tell species. The name confinis Meigen is now considered a Microtendipes. Confinis Walker is an unrecognized species of American Chironominae, but not a Chironomus. This is a female. Males are easier to identify. |
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| Mathieu michel |
Posted on 25-01-2014 10:49
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I thank you for confirmation of genus. I had noticed that confinis was in Microtendipes, but i thought that it was Chironomus (Microtendipes) confinis, as a sub-genus. OK for Chironomus sp. |
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