Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ceratopogonidae : larva, pupa and adult

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:39
#1

Hello,

I reared larvae from those Ceratopogonidae found in a temporary puddle on sandstone, 60km south Paris, on mid july 2023.

2 weeks later I got pupae and now adults.

Edited by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:44

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:40
#2

Pupa

Edited by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:40

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:41
#3

Empty pupa

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:42
#4

Adult

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 11:43
#5

Could it be Dasyhelea sp. ?

Posted by John Carr on 29-07-2023 11:45
#6

The adult is Dasyhelea. Some species breed in containers.

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 12:11
#7

Oh, Many Thanks !! :)

I put one under microscope : sorry for bad quality ...

Is it possble to reach species level ? Or no way ?

Thanks !!

Edited by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 12:13

Posted by John Carr on 29-07-2023 17:14
#8

Keys normally require internal details of male genitalia. For example, the Poiish key at https://doi.org/10.2478/v10200-012-0009-8

Posted by John Carr on 29-07-2023 17:17
#9

Waugh and Wirth (1976) describe larval habits:

The larvae of Dasyhelea are usually found in aquatic to semi-aquatic habitats. Larvae have been collected in sap oozing from trees, wet bark, and tree holes. Larvae have also been found in small, shallow bodies of water such as puddles, springs, ditches, and marshes, in moss, decomposing plants, moist soil, etc. In larger bodies of water larvae are found in blanket algae or on plants near the margin. Some species are found in extreme conditions such as rock pools, thermal water in hot springs, or in water with high mineral content. Most larvae spin tubular cases in the last instar.

Posted by pat_der2003 on 29-07-2023 19:37
#10

Thank you very much for all these informations!! :)