Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae: Orthocladiinae sp. ♀

Posted by ESant on 07-04-2021 17:52
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly in Bazzano (AQ), Italy on March 19th 2021. I think it is a Chironomidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 07-04-2021 23:11

Posted by ESant on 07-04-2021 17:53
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-04-2021 20:09
#3

Appears to be a female Orthocladiinae. I don't think I can say more.

Posted by ESant on 07-04-2021 23:11
#4

Thank you anyway, Tony. The only thing I can add is that it was much bigger than the usual Orthocladiinae found in the area: it reached 7-8mm in length.