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Fungus gnat
Copyright © 2007 John F. Carr

Fungus gnat
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 9, 2007
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Contributed by John F. Carr on 2 January, 2008 - 11:11am
Last updated 2 January, 2008 - 2:42pm

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How about a fungus gnat (Mycetophilidae)?
e.g.
… Sean McCann, 2 January, 2008 - 11:23am login or register to post comments

 
I agree.
Long spurs at tips of the tibial segments are diagnostic. Neat image.
… Eric R. Eaton, 2 January, 2008 - 2:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Windows
I took a lot of pictures of insects on windows last year. My windows are open a lot and insects find their way inside, and of course light at night attracts insects to the outside surface.

Thanks for the ID.
… John F. Carr, 2 January, 2008 - 2:41pm login or register to post comments

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