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Midge? - male
Copyright © 2004 Jay Barnes

Midge? - Male
Licking County, Ohio, USA
August 21, 2004
I'll have to capture more heads at this detail next season. :-)

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Contributed by Jay Barnes on 21 February, 2005 - 8:22pm
Last updated 29 May, 2007 - 11:26am

midge
Yes, this is a male chironomid midge, in the tribe Chironomini. Most male midges have plumose antennae (some don't, but these are species usually found in "unusual" environments.

Instead of more head pictures, if you're taking shots of midges, take close-ups of the REAR end - this is where the genitalia are located; genitalia are usually the structures used for genus and species identifications.

Note there are over 2000 species in North America alone ...
… J. H. Epler, 22 January, 2007 - 3:23pm login or register to post comments

awesome photo
Have I already asked what kind of camera you are using?
… Lynette Schimming, 22 February, 2005 - 4:40pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
I don't think so. I use a Canon 10D. Most everything is shot using a Sigma 180mm macro lens, and usually with a 1.4x teleconverter and/or extention tubes. Almost always on a tripod. External flash is a 550EX with a diffuser to broaden the light source.
… Jay Barnes, 23 February, 2005 - 10:46am login or register to post comments

 
I must agree again
this is such a fantastic photo. amazing
… Omar Fahmy, 12 October, 2006 - 12:48pm login or register to post comments

Stunning!
What a wonderful portrait! Yes, it is a male chironomid. Great work.
… Eric R. Eaton, 22 February, 2005 - 10:37am login or register to post comments

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