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Chironomids as a group are very diverse in their life histories and exhibit a variety of behaviours during their development. Due to their species ambiguity and this diversity of behaviours, there is much controversy in research on their feeding habits, particularly as adults.
Many reference sources in the past century or so have
repeated the assertion that the Chironomidae do not feed as adults, but an
increasing body of evidence contradicts this view. Adults of many species do,
in fact, feed. The natural foods reported include fresh fly droppings, nectar,
pollen, honeydew, and various sugar-rich materials.
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That is fascinating. It must take months of observations to discover things like this - or maybe even years.
ReplyDeleteAn old shot during the days I spent days and evenings looking for insects to photograph
DeleteAwesome photo and info, Roentare!
ReplyDeleteI do like learning new things
DeleteMe too!
DeleteThose colors together are wonderful. Thanks for the info, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is incredibly tiny
DeleteAmazing photo and info. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill
DeleteAn interesting insect.
ReplyDeleteA type of mosquito
DeleteExcellent photo of this remarkable looking insect. I can not remember ever seeing one of these.
ReplyDeleteIt is very tiny. Hard to see with naked eyes
DeleteBella fotografía macro, con mucha nitidez, detalles y un extraordinario colorido.
ReplyDeleteSpotting them is the hardest part
DeleteNever heard of them. They are kind of creepy looking, and big eyes!
ReplyDeleteNot a fly but not exactly a mosquito either
DeleteLovely photo and interesting information.
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post.
ReplyDeleteWow... what a fantastisc capture. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDon't need food as adults? What a life to warn the babies about :(
ReplyDeleteStunning photo and great information!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Roentare!
Fascinating! I didn't know there was so much debate about their diet.
ReplyDeleteLovely image, great capture of the insect. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteUna buena captura de este insecto que no conozco. Lo que me parece curioso lo de no comer en la fase adulta .
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Wonderful shot. I love the colours. :-D
ReplyDeleteThat is a really nice image.
ReplyDeleteLo has capturado muy bien, en un precioso fondo rosa.
ReplyDeleteFeliz domingo de descanso.
This is a coincidence. I was just reading about these when I was trying to do an ID. Great photo and information! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMe parece un insecto precioso. Un beso.
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