Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID assistance - Chironomidae ?

Posted by ChasMacey on 27-04-2006 21:38
#1

Hi,

Can any one assist with an Id for these ? I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure. The pictures were taken a couple of weeks ago in my garden in Surrey UK.

Many thanks Chas

Posted by ChasMacey on 27-04-2006 21:39
#2

Is this also of the same family ?


Thanks Chas

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 27-04-2006 21:41
#3

Hi Chas.
"I think they may be Chironomidae but am not sure."
I think so. All - males.
Nikita

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-04-2006 22:45
#4

I'm certain they are male chironomids. :p

Posted by ChasMacey on 28-04-2006 09:54
#5

Thanks Guys your assistance is always appreciated


Regards Chas