Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown pupae

Posted by Seafry on 08-09-2020 19:50
#1

Taken in South Africa. Thinking along the lines of Chironomidae

Posted by Seafry on 08-09-2020 19:51
#2

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-09-2020 20:13
#3

Yes to Chironomidae - reminds me of some Tanypus (Tanypodinae)

Posted by atylotus on 08-09-2020 20:49
#4

I agree with Tanypus. Short anal lobes are typical, that is in the palaearctic. However, I'm not familiar with african genera.

Edited by atylotus on 08-09-2020 20:51

Posted by Seafry on 09-09-2020 19:56
#5

Thank you :)

Posted by Seafry on 09-09-2020 20:03
#6

Thank you :)