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Midge - Chironomus - female
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Midge - Chironomus - Female
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
April 2, 2008
Size: 6mm (1/4")
I think this is a midge. At first I thought it was a mosquito but after looking at the side shot I don't see a proboscis. Please help with ID.

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Contributed by Sam Houston on 2 April, 2008 - 7:44pm
Last updated 18 January, 2009 - 6:26pm

Moved
Moved from Chironominae.

A near twin of mine.
… John F. Carr, 18 January, 2009 - 6:26pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Midges.
… Sam Houston, 16 November, 2008 - 3:34pm login or register to post comments

Chironominae
Subfamily Chironominae
… John F. Carr, 15 November, 2008 - 6:07pm login or register to post comments

Chironomidae
Female!
greetings
… Gerard Pennards, 7 April, 2008 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

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