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Midge - Cricotopus bicinctus - female
Copyright © 2008 Stephen Luk

Midge - Cricotopus bicinctus - Female
Richmond Hill, York Region, Ontario, Canada
June 4, 2008
On the leaf of a Forsythia.
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Contributed by Stephen Luk on 6 June, 2008 - 12:51pm
Last updated 31 July, 2008 - 9:35pm

Source?
How was this ID'd? I'd be interested in your source. I got the impression from the couple experts I've written that a photo is not very conclusive. (I am not an expert, just curious)
… Steve Nanz, 15 October, 2008 - 4:49am login or register to post comments

 
Common species.
Thus is a common species in my area. Few midges go by this coloration pattern. Dr. J.H. Epler identified an identical individual here.
… Stephen Luk, 15 October, 2008 - 11:37am login or register to post comments

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