Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Long Antennae. What family?

Posted by Stephen on 17-11-2006 21:57
#1

I tried to think what family would have such long antennae with so many segments? Sciaridae? Cecidomyiidae? I can't seem to figure out what family I have here.

Attracted to lights, 1 October 2006, open area near woodlands, West Virginia USA. About 1.4 mm to rear of abdomen.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 17-11-2006 22:16
#2

Heelo Stephen,
This is the family Ceratopogonidae! :D
Greetings,

Posted by Stephen on 20-11-2006 11:21
#3

Thanks, Gerard!