Thread subject: Diptera.info :: aquatic larva, 2015-04-08 > Chironomidae
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 10-11-2015 22:38
#1
Hi everyone,
who can determinate this larva?
I was far away from where it was swimming / wriggling around, so I couldn't take any better pictures.
Maybe someone can help me - thanks in advance!
Lennart
2015-04-08, Northern Germany, S-H, Mohrkirch, fallow land, small pond
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 14:41
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 10-11-2015 22:39
#2
here's another picture
Posted by solito de solis on 10-11-2015 23:02
#3
I have analysed your picture
and I guess this could be a Chironomidae larvae
Orthocladiinae family...
but it's just a guess
SDS
Edited by solito de solis on 11-11-2015 13:15
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 07:26
#4
That's interesting, I wasn't sure if this is a dipteran at all.
Thank you for venturing that guess!
Posted by atylotus on 11-11-2015 12:33
#5
Chironomidae for sure, but tribe uncertain. Could be anything, Orthocladiinae, Chironomini or even Tanypodinae. I don't think this would be Tanytarsini. For identification to genus or perhaps even species level you need to study, at least, the headcapsule in detail.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 11-11-2015 14:37
#6
Ok, thanks for the relativisation. Next year I want to start to scoop-net there, then it'll be much easier to take detailed pictures...