Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metriocnemus species (Orthocladiinae) by TI

Posted by Jim Senn on 25-11-2022 13:20
#1

2022-03-09, Badem, RLP, DE; cf Anatopynia plumipes Male sitting on house outside wall.

Edited by Jim Senn on 27-11-2022 14:39

Posted by Jim Senn on 25-11-2022 13:20
#2

2nd photo.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 25-11-2022 16:52
#3

It appears to be lacking the cross-vein MCu, and does not seem to have the hairy front legs of Anatopynia plumipes. I think it's more likely to be a Metriocnemus species (Orthocladiinae)

Posted by Jim Senn on 27-11-2022 15:06
#4

Thanks for your help with this Chironomidae midge.