Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small Diptera in the litter

Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 16:22
#1

Hi,

I have photographed this small (about 3mm long) diptera on a dead leave in a deciduous forest near Paris.
Any idea on its identity? Family, genus?
Thanks for your help,

F.R.V.

Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 16:22
#2

Another view

Posted by Jan Willem on 25-11-2021 16:27
#3

Chironomidae. Maybe John can give you a better answer ;).

Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 16:31
#4

Thank you Jan for this quick answer!

FRV

Posted by John Carr on 25-11-2021 19:08
#5

Subfamily Orthocladiinae.

Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 19:11
#6

Thank you John,

FRV