Posted by Mark van Veen on 11-04-2006 15:46
#1
Does anyone know the identity of the midge on the photo? Which family, possibly species?
Mark van Veen
Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-04-2006 16:53
#2
I cannot say for certain. It either is Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae. I am inclined to say Chironomidae but then I probably contradict myself because
here I say that the 'brush-like' plumosa antennae should indicate Ceratopogonidae. Still, size, posture and (what is visible of) wing venation make me think that it is Chironomidae.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-04-2006 16:56
#3
Macropelopia nebulosa, Chironomidae according to Fliegen und Mucken, Natur Buch Verlag. :)
Posted by Mark van Veen on 12-04-2006 21:49
#4
Thanks Paul! That book is nearby. I tried it, but could not find it in there and knowing that there are many midges...