Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 20-06-2008 17:47
#1
This week I found this very pretty Chironomid against the wall of our house at Leerdam, Netherlands. It was appr. 6-8 mm long (body length). I know Chironomids are difficult stuff, but this one is quite colorful, perhaps someone can put a genus name to it?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-06-2008 21:54
#2
Demeijerea rufipes male

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 20-06-2008 22:12
#3
Thanks Tony, that is certainly more than I expected! :)