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Midge???
Copyright © 2008 Jerry Armstrong

Midge???
Moccasin Lake, Winston, Douglas County, Georgia, USA
October 7, 2008
Size: about 20 mm
Not sure if this is a midge or not, it was rather large, amost 3/4 inch in length. I spotted it as it was flying and lit on the underside of a leaf. I was able to slowly turn the leaf over and obtain the above photographs. It finally had enough and flew off. Anyone have an idea as to what it is? I've searched all through BG and came up empty.

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Midge??? Midge???
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Contributed by Jerry Armstrong on 7 October, 2008 - 3:34pm
Last updated 9 September, 2009 - 6:52pm

Moved
Moved from Chironominae.
… John F. Carr, 9 September, 2009 - 6:52pm login or register to post comments

Tail
Is there a closer view of the tail? The shape of the various little appendages is useful for ID.
… John F. Carr, 1 February, 2009 - 4:23pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Midges.
… john and jane balaban, 7 November, 2008 - 2:57pm login or register to post comments

Subfamily Chironominae
No M-Cu crossvein, long front legs = Chironominae
… John F. Carr, 3 November, 2008 - 6:22pm login or register to post comments

Yes.
Indeed it is a male midge. Great images!
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 October, 2008 - 3:56pm login or register to post comments

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