Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Candidate Thaumaleidae larva, NE HU, August

Posted by marprisp on 17-08-2009 12:43
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Hello everyone!!

We have always problems in identifying Thaumaleidae larvae. The problem is that in our sampling points the number of chironomids is so high that it is practicable impossible to see all the heads. Is there really a visual difference between Chironomidae and Thaumaleidae?Are Thaumaleidae larvae frequent in Spain (or Europe)? Thanks a lot in advance