Midge? - BugGuide.Net

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… John F. Carr, 9 September, 2009 - 6:00pm

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Moved from Midges.

… Jay Barnes, 17 November, 2008 - 9:19am

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

awesome photo

Have I already asked what kind of camera you are using?

… Lynette Schimming, 22 February, 2005 - 4:40pm

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

I must agree again

this is such a fantastic photo. amazing

… Omar Fahmy, 12 October, 2006 - 12:48pm

Stunning!

What a wonderful portrait! Yes, it is a male chironomid. Great work.

… Eric R. Eaton, 22 February, 2005 - 10:37am