Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small Diptera in the litter
Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 15:22
#1
Hi,
I have photographed this small (about 3mm long) diptera on a dead leave in a deciduous forest near Paris.
Any idea on its identity? Family, genus?
Thanks for your help,
F.R.V.
Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 15:22
#2
Another view
Posted by Jan Willem on 25-11-2021 15:27
#3
Chironomidae. Maybe John can give you a better answer ;).
Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 15:31
#4
Thank you Jan for this quick answer!
FRV
Posted by John Carr on 25-11-2021 18:08
#5
Subfamily Orthocladiinae.
Posted by FRV on 25-11-2021 18:11
#6
Thank you John,
FRV