Thread subject: Diptera.info :: larva with dwelling - Chironomidae? => Chironominae
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 13-09-2015 19:04
#1
Hi,
can someone identify family or even genus of this larva? It is living directly under the water surface in its own living tube, built on a blade of grass. I got the hint, it probably could be a Chironomidae larva. What is to say about that, can someone confirm this?
Length about 2 mm, but in fact it's hard to say, because I never had the chance to see the complete larva.
Thanks a lot!
Lennart
2015-08-21, Northern Germany, S-H, Mohrkirch, garden pond.
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 14-09-2015 21:34
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 13-09-2015 19:05
#2
here's another picture
Posted by John Carr on 13-09-2015 20:12
#3
It's living in a tube made of insect parts. That's one mean larva.
If it has no prolegs, it should be Ceratopogoninae. (The non-aquatic groups do have prolegs.) With prolegs, Chironomidae.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 13-09-2015 20:25
#4
You're right - I'm sure it's the most dreaded animal in that pond. I hope it's still living there, so I can look after the prolegs tomorrow. Many thanks!
Posted by atylotus on 14-09-2015 16:09
#5
Chironomidae, subfam. Chironominae. ID to genus/species level needs detailled examination of the head capsule, preferably in ventral view......or you could send it to me.:)
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 14-09-2015 21:34
#6
Thank you very much for your determination, atylotus!
Alright, next time I'll try to take more detailed pictures. I've been there and unfortunatley it's gone.