Thread subject: Diptera.info :: "Hands up!" Mosquito?

Posted by Iolaire on 05-07-2008 19:55
#1

Hello there,

Recently taken in my garden in the Netherlands (West), this not so very sharp picture of a tiny funny looking mosquito.

What is it?

Thank you.

waarneming.nl/fotonew/4/367594.jpg

Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-07-2008 20:32
#2

Those very long front legs are characteristic of Chironomidae, so not a biting fly!:)
- and I don't think you will get a name for this tiny female. :|

Edited by Tony Irwin on 05-07-2008 20:33

Posted by Iolaire on 05-07-2008 20:56
#3

Thanks Tony, I wasn't expecting a full name. "Chironomidae" will do fine. Thanks again.