Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironominae Scale & Spur

Posted by John Carr on 18-10-2023 20:24
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Tim Jaeger wrote:
John Carr wrote:
Chironomus


Thank you for the fast reply!

Is this a shallow scale and does Tendipes refer to Microtendipes here?

Since Chironomus branches off before step 32 in my key, I don't know if they have a developed or shallow scale.

Would you identify my photo as shallow scale?


My guess is shallow, but that is subjective and I am unsure.

Tendipes is an old name for Chironomus. The dispute over the correct name lasted from 1908 to 1963 and was resolved only by a formal decision of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature. Search on "Meigen 1800 names" for the full history.