Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small Chironomids - Microtendipes pedellus

Posted by Sundew on 22-06-2014 19:26
#1
Hi,
These days many small Chironomids are swarming around or sitting on the lower side of the leaves of our Philadelphus shrubs. I took some photos, hoping that a subfamily or even more could be found out. Many thanks, Sundew

These are females:
Edited by Sundew on 22-06-2014 22:38

Posted by Sundew on 22-06-2014 19:26
#2
Here are most probably their males:

Posted by Tony Irwin on 22-06-2014 19:53
#3
I'd say these are Microtendipes pedellus

Posted by Sundew on 22-06-2014 22:37
#4
Oh, great - it is an identifiable species! Many thanks, Tony!