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Midge ID - Benthalia - male

Midge ID - Benthalia - Male
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
August 23, 2008
Size: ~5mm (body)

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Moved

Moved
Moved from Einfeldia.

Moved
Moved from Dicrotendipes.

Moved
Moved from Chironominae.

Next step
The spur or hair at the end of the front tibia distinguishes the tribes Chironomini and Pseudochironomini. If you have a shot with that in focus further ID might be possible.

Moved
Moved from Midges.

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