Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ceratopogonidae ID

Posted by Marius on 12-08-2008 20:54
#1

Hello,

Insect in Baltic amber, Maybe someone could tell the specie of this insect

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Edited by Marius on 13-08-2008 13:20

Posted by phil withers on 12-08-2008 22:37
#2

Vaguely Ceratopogonid-like

Posted by Marius on 12-08-2008 23:04
#3

Yes, likely Ceratopogonid but very unusual specie, very fat and hairy, unusual antenas. Any more ideas? Maybe you could tell more concrete?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-08-2008 23:31
#4

Ceratopogonidae for certain. Put it in the title to attract some specialists' attention.

Posted by Marius on 13-08-2008 13:20
#5

Thank you very much Paul