Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae for ID

Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2020 02:14
#1

The specimen is from HK. It is possible to identify this Chironomus sp.?

Edited by Clive Lau on 20-05-2020 02:17

Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2020 02:18
#2

Side view and wing

Posted by John Carr on 20-05-2020 12:38
#3

I am not even sure it's a Chironomus. Several genera of Chironomini can have wing spots.

Posted by Clive Lau on 20-05-2020 13:54
#4

Thanks John. It would be nice what the genus is?

Posted by John Carr on 20-05-2020 14:54
#5

A male would be easier to identify.

Posted by Clive Lau on 21-05-2020 01:23
#6

Oh. Next time then. I got only one single specimen. Thanks John for your comments.