Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psychodidae's palps ?

Posted by evdb on 09-08-2012 09:31
#1

Hi,

Taking a picture of a Psychodidae (Clogmia albipunctatus ?) through a glass, I was surprised to discover long palps bented below thorax.
Have all Psychodidae such palps ?

evdb.free.fr/images/div/_DS00907.jpg

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 09-08-2012 17:12
#2

Palp length varies a lot within Psychodidae, but long palps like these are certainly not unusual.

Posted by evdb on 09-08-2012 18:33
#3

Thanks Gunnar,
I was quite surprised but it is not easy to see them in situ.
You confirm Clogmia albipunctatus ?

(Picture available if needed)

Edited by evdb on 09-08-2012 18:34

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 12-08-2012 12:14
#4

Clogmia albipunctata, yes.

Posted by evdb on 12-08-2012 15:46
#5

Thanks Gunnar,
I appreciate