Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chironomus sp (family)

Posted by Vuk on 23-07-2026 15:25
#1

SE Melbourne Australia (-38.5, 148.11)

Posted by John Carr on 24-07-2026 00:52
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Females are harder. It has the general appearance of Chironomus. I don't know what similar genera are found in Australia.

Posted by Vuk on 24-07-2026 13:15
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Thanks John. Tribe chironomini is very rich in Australia. Only experts can find difference between adult females. Most of the keys are for larval stage