Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ceraptogonidae?

Posted by EMcG on 24-07-2007 13:02
#1

This animal was caught within an emergence trap in a freshwater lake in Ireland. He is approx 3-4mm long. Can anyone confirm if it is a ceraptogonidae? And if not then any ideas?
Thanks,
Elaine.

Posted by Xespok on 24-07-2007 14:33
#2

I think Chironomidae.

Posted by EMcG on 24-07-2007 14:46
#3

Thanks for that. I was just wondering then if both the animals in this picture are chironomids? I was pretty sure the guy on the right was but is the animal on the left also a chironomid? Thanks,
Elaine.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-07-2007 18:47
#4

Indeed, both are chironomids.

Posted by EMcG on 25-07-2007 12:57
#5

Thanks a million for that- it's a great help.
Elaine.