Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae?

Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 17:01
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Hi,

I believe it's Chironomidae, but I am not sure. I saw a few threads of the subject, but I couldn't tell Chironomidae or Chaoboridae. Please fill me in:)
Georgsdorf, Germany, 2007-06-18, Moor area, app. 12 mm

Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 17:02
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Posted by Andre Jas on 05-06-2007 17:03
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Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2007 21:41
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Hi Andre
This is Chironomidae - here's a couple of links to Chaoboridae. http://www.dipter...post_13638
http://www.dipter...#post_6543
If the basitarsus (=metatarsus) of the fore-leg is as long or longer than the tibia, then it's Chironomidae :). If it's shorter, it could be all sorts of things (including Chironomidae :()

Edited by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2007 21:43

Posted by Andre Jas on 01-07-2007 00:24
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Hi Tony,

Just saw your reaction. Somehow missed it. I see what you mean. So Chironomidae it is. And I guess that's as far as it gets? Thanks a lot:)