Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae? = yes

Posted by johnes81 on 27-05-2018 17:06
#1

6.5mm - Berlin - May 2018 - found in stairwell on a wall

I think that this is Chironomidae but i am not qualified to determine the family. I am surprised at the size of this species. Any help is appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Edited by johnes81 on 27-05-2018 19:00

Posted by johnes81 on 27-05-2018 18:59
#2

I've searched the site and found a similar record from Italy:
https://diptera.i...d_id=43859

so Chironomidae is correct. Excellent :)

Edited by johnes81 on 27-05-2018 19:00

Posted by John Carr on 27-05-2018 19:04
#3

Tribe Chironomini. I suspect it is close to Chironomus.