Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Images from Japan: What Nematocera family 1?
Posted by Xespok on 06-10-2005 11:10
#1
Well, even larger insects have "mosquitos" to combat with. These are among the smallest dipterans that I had seen, around 1-2mm. I usally notice them only while processing the images.
Posted by Xespok on 06-10-2005 11:11
#2
Another one on a beetle (Cantharidae).
Do these belong to Ceratopogonidae?
Edited by Xespok on 06-10-2005 11:11
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 06-10-2005 11:12
#3
Ceratopogonidae is the name of the family.
They are more often seen sucking fluids from all kinds of animals, including insects!
Greetings,
Posted by Xespok on 06-10-2005 11:30
#4
Thx for the confirmation.
Fortunately these seem too small to be dangerous for me :-)
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 06-10-2005 12:27
#5
Ha-haa, I wouldn't count on that.
Ceratopogonidae are well known to attack humans as well, and their bite is painfull!
They can be a real nuisance, so you better watch out! ;)
Greetings
Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-10-2005 12:36
#6
And even if the bite is not exactly painful, they can occur in such huge numbers that they drive you utterly crazy (if you are not already, that is) because of the itching. :D