Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Gall midge ?

Posted by LordV on 10-04-2008 17:06
#1

Gall midge or just plain midge ?
About 3mm long taken Yesterday South Coast UK.
Brian V.

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 10-04-2008 19:14
#2

Female chironomid

Posted by LordV on 10-04-2008 20:23
#3

Thanks Paul - thought the antennae didn't look quite right.
Brian V.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-04-2008 04:08
#4

Females can have these short, 'stubby' antennae.