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Minty Midge? - Tanytarsus
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Minty Midge? - Tanytarsus
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, Orange County, California, USA
November 12, 2006
Found among the reeds, in the company of small flies. Almost translucent, but with vivid eyes. Any ideas?
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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 12 November, 2006 - 9:16pm
Last updated 13 November, 2006 - 8:02pm

Yes
Yes, you're right, Chironomidae. The posture of the front legs, and their length, is one give-away. With this green coloration I would think first of genus Tanytarsus.
… Stephen Cresswell, 13 November, 2006 - 4:27am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Stephen...
particularly for the info on the legs. I'll check out Tanytarsus.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 November, 2006 - 11:35am login or register to post comments

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