Chironomids

Submitted by Ray Morris on

Recently I have been sent a picture of what may be  Demeijerea rufipes but I have no experience (or indeed interest) of this family.  It seems that there is a two-volume key to British male adults. 

Is the Chironomidae Study Group still in existence and if so who is the contact?

 

Many thanks for any help!

 

Ray Morris 

Comments

I don't know whether the chironomid study group is active at present - the contact is Patrick Roper (patrick@prassociates.co.uk).

Demeijerea rufipes is a very distinctive chironomid - a google search will produce lots of nice photos which should enable positive identification.