Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae - Subfamily Orthocladiinae
Posted by Liliane D on 25-10-2018 23:10
#1
Hello,
On 22 and 23 October 2018 in the south of France, on ivy.
Several males (with feathery antennas) and several females.
A little less than 2 mm
Are they the same species and can the genus be identified?
Thank you for your help.
Edited by Liliane D on 26-10-2018 10:06
Posted by Liliane D on 25-10-2018 23:12
#2
A male and a female
Posted by Liliane D on 25-10-2018 23:13
#3
A female
Posted by John Carr on 25-10-2018 23:48
#4
Subfamily Orthocladiinae
Posted by Liliane D on 26-10-2018 10:20
#5
Thank you very much John,
For their reproduction, I read that they need the living water of a river. This one is 500 meters from my house. Chironomidae can therefore go far enough, perhaps to find their food!
Posted by John Carr on 26-10-2018 13:56
#6
Subfamily Orthcladiinae includes some terrestrial species.
Posted by Liliane D on 26-10-2018 14:00
#7
Thank you very much for that clarification.
It is therefore more likely to be one of the terrestrial species.
And the adult really appreciates ivy!
Edited by Liliane D on 26-10-2018 14:02