Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Winter midges

Posted by Juergen Peters on 20-03-2006 22:32
#1

Hello!

The most numerous Diptera at the moment here in Ostwestfalen/Germany are the dancing winter midges. Often the dance obviously was successful:

insekteninfos.de/forum/060320/Trichoceridae_1.jpg

insekteninfos.de/forum/060320/Trichoceridae_2.jpg

This pair even did not let disturb themselves by a passing spider (Macrargus rufus male - also seeking for a mate and just as uninterested in the potential easy prey):
http://insektenin..._rufus.jpg

Is it possible to tell the Nematocera family? Maybe Trichoceridae (the size would fit)? Thanks in advance!

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 20-03-2006 22:35
#2

I think yes, Trichocera sp.
On your first photo diagnostic vein A2 fastly curving to wing margin is good visible.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 20-03-2006 23:35
#3

Hello!

Nikita Vikhrev wrote:
I think yes, Trichocera sp.
On your first photo diagnostic vein A2 fastly curving to wing margin is good visible.


Thanks, Nikita!