Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipunomidae

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 08-05-2007 19:50
#1
This one came to light on April 15th at Leerdam, Netherlands. It was appr. 10 mm long. It looks like a mix of Chironomidae and Tipulidae and I can not really put a finger on its id. Could anyone help?

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 08-05-2007 19:50
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Posted by Gerard Pennards on 08-05-2007 20:30
#3
Hello Jan,
It is a Chironomid. They can be as big as 1 cm!
Greetings,

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 08-05-2007 21:02
#4
O.k., thanks for your help, Gerard!