Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomidae very plumose antenna -> Chironomus group (resembles Kiefferulus volsellae)

Posted by smol on 11-04-2023 16:19
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Netherlands, today

Have not seen such plumose form before.

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Edited by smol on 11-04-2023 22:20

Posted by John Carr on 11-04-2023 20:30
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In the Chironomus group. The large inferior volsellae are unusual. If it were green I would suggest Kiefferulus.

Posted by smol on 11-04-2023 22:19
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John Carr wrote:
In the Chironomus group. The large inferior volsellae are unusual. If it were green I would suggest Kiefferulus.


Very interesting, Kiefferulus tendipediformis is registered in NL. Thanks for having a look.