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subgenus Chironomus (Chironomus subgenus Chironomus)
Photo#434271
Copyright © 2010
Miguel Denyer
What is this please? -
Chironomus
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Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
May 15, 2009
Size: approx. 0.75" to 1.0"
I have no clue what it is but am very intereted to find out. Please help if you can identify this creature.... thanks.
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Contributed by
Miguel Denyer
on 29 July, 2010 - 2:24pm
Last updated 17 September, 2014 - 9:50pm
Moved
Moved from
Chironomini
.
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John F. Carr
, 17 September, 2014 - 9:50pm
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Moved
Moved from
ID Request
. Looks like something near
Chironomus
. A close top view of the tail might help ID.
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John F. Carr
, 29 July, 2010 - 5:48pm
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Midge
This is a male midge,
Family Chironomidae
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Patrick Jennings
, 29 July, 2010 - 3:51pm
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