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mosquito - male
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

mosquito - Male
Boxborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 27, 2005
I'm pretty sure this is a midge, with those fluffy antennae, but would like a second opinion.
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Contributed by tom murray on 29 May, 2005 - 8:50pm
Last updated 30 May, 2005 - 7:36am

Male mosquito, family Culicidae
Hello Tom,
I'm pretty sure this is a male mosquito, family Culicidae. look at it's long mouthparts, which midges don't have.
If I'm not mistaken, there are already pictures in the guide, so take a look!
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
… Gerard Pennards, 30 May, 2005 - 4:06am login or register to post comments

 
Male mosquito
I've seen the male mosquitos with the long mouthparts, but those real feathery antennae made me wonder. Thanks Gerard.
… tom murray, 30 May, 2005 - 7:38am login or register to post comments

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