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What is this? - male
Copyright © 2009 Rich Hoyer

What is this? - Male
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
August 20, 2009
Size: Very, very small <5 mm

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What is this? - male What is this? - male
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Contributed by Rich Hoyer on 21 August, 2009 - 1:04am
Last updated 25 December, 2009 - 6:43pm

Moved
Moved from Chironominae. Maybe Endochironomus nigricans, a common species 6-7mm long with that color pattern; the picture isn't close enough to tell.
… John F. Carr, 25 December, 2009 - 6:43pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

An in-focus closeup of the tail might allow further ID. There are a few kinds with this color pattern.
… John F. Carr, 21 August, 2009 - 6:02pm login or register to post comments

Some type of midge (male)
Somewhat similar to:


More info here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3163
… apgarm, 21 August, 2009 - 9:32am login or register to post comments

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