Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Not sure about this one

Posted by lynkos on 27-09-2006 17:31
#1
The distinctive position of the front legs made me think of a Chironomidae, but it seemed much larger than all those I've seen so far, about 7/8 mm. Photographed this morning in a pinewood near Rome, Italy.

www.naturamediterraneo.eu/Public/data4/lynkos/CFV906-C07F.jpg_2006927155627_CFV906-C07F.jpg

www.naturamediterraneo.eu/Public/data4/lynkos/CFV906-C09F.jpg_2006927155643_CFV906-C09F.jpg

Thanks, Sarah.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-09-2006 17:50
#2
Typical posture of Chironomidae. :D

Posted by lynkos on 27-09-2006 18:33
#3
Gues that's what it is then, just didn't think they came that big! Thanks, Sarah.