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Male mosquito?
Copyright © 2006 CMatson

Male mosquito?
Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
July 25, 2006
On oak tree at dusk.
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Contributed by CMatson on 31 July, 2006 - 12:29am
Last updated 1 August, 2006 - 3:44am

Chaoboridae
I think it is a male phantom midge (Diptera: Chaoboridae)
… Matt Bertone, 31 July, 2006 - 11:03am login or register to post comments

 
Moved
to family page.
… Chuck Entz, 1 August, 2006 - 3:45am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Matt.
Your help led me to the right spot in the guide. Certainly like the male phantom midge there.
… CMatson, 1 August, 2006 - 12:02am login or register to post comments

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