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fuzzy little visitor
Copyright © 2017 A.D.Levine

fuzzy little visitor
goshen, Orange County, New York, USA
December 15, 2017
Size: body 3mm
Who is this fuzzy little visitor to my kitchen wall on the coldest day of this season? . I don't recall any quite like this one. ID help appreciated as always.
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Contributed by A.D.Levine on 15 December, 2017 - 3:10pm
Last updated 15 December, 2017 - 4:11pm

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Nice image!

It is clear enough another may be able to take further.
… Jeff Brown, 15 December, 2017 - 4:11pm login or register to post comments

 
thank you. That was my wish
thank you. That was my wish
… A.D.Levine, 15 December, 2017 - 7:09pm login or register to post comments

Psychodinae
moth fly

Despite "pest" status, they appear to be completely harmless (except for scaring insect-hating humans)
… C, 15 December, 2017 - 3:22pm login or register to post comments

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