Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Nematocera: which family? --> Limoniidae, cf. Molophilus

Posted by Juergen Peters on 14-09-2008 19:56
#1
Hello!

This small (5 mm) midge ran around on willow leaves like an Empicoris (Hemiptera). Is it Limoniidae? Found on September-10 in a limestone quarry, northwest Germany. Thanks in advance!
Edited by Juergen Peters on 15-09-2008 16:09

Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-09-2008 08:40
#2
It is. Maybe Milophilus?

Posted by Juergen Peters on 15-09-2008 16:09
#3
Paul Beuk wrote:
It is. Maybe Milophilus?


Thanks, Paul! You mean Molophilus I assume.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-09-2008 16:27
#4
Yep