Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptera Id

Posted by cavedip on 06-01-2024 21:43
#1

its possible to know more abou this?

from Brasil!

Posted by John Carr on 07-01-2024 13:24
#2

Chironomidae. Based on the small eyes and flagellomere count Orthocladiinae, Pseudochironomini, or Tanytarsini.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-01-2024 16:16
#3

John - are you sure this isn't a chaoborid with damaged antennae and palps?

Posted by John Carr on 07-01-2024 16:48
#4

I am not sure. It would be an odd coincidence if both antennae were broken at the same point to give them a suitable number of flagellomeres for female Chironomidae.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-01-2024 19:11
#5

Indeed, but counting the flagellomeres, there seem to be 7 on one side, and 8 on the other!