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 Chironomidae 12 Apr 2016 SW Sweden -> Smittia contingens
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| Johane |
Posted on 16-04-2016 22:14
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
During the last wekk I have found many Chironomidae on the kitchen window. I think they have come from flower pots that have been standing on the window bench. Is it possible to identify it?
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| Johane |
Posted on 16-04-2016 22:17
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
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| Johane |
Posted on 16-04-2016 22:19
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
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| Johane |
Posted on 16-04-2016 22:21
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 16-04-2016 22:28
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 Super Administrator Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10414 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Orthocladiinae. Is there a hair at the tip of the antenna, parallel to the antenna and a bit wider than the diameter of the antenna? I don't see one but it might be out of focus. Also, can you tell if the eyes are hairy? |
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| Johane |
Posted on 17-04-2016 14:35
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
There is a hair at the tip of the antenna, but it is very difficult to photograph. The eyes are bare.
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| John Carr |
Posted on 17-04-2016 19:02
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Super Administrator Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10414 Joined: 22.10.10 |
I think this is Smittia contingens, but I'd like a second opinion. The genus Smittia is mostly terrestrial. |
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| Johane |
Posted on 23-04-2016 11:17
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Member Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1966 Joined: 27.08.13 |
Thanks so much John! A Swedish expert confirmed that it was Smittia contingens.
Johan Ennerfelt |
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