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Midge-like - Tanypus - female
Copyright © 2009 Carol Davis

Midge-like - Tanypus - Female
Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah, USA
June 19, 2009
Could this be a phantom midge? The thorax markings are similar to those in the guide.
Contributed by Carol Davis on 3 October, 2009 - 11:43am
Last updated 8 March, 2010 - 8:07pm

Moved
Moved from Tanypus.
… John F. Carr, 8 March, 2010 - 8:07pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 3 October, 2009 - 3:57pm

 
Question?
So, are you just able to ID this by the spots on the wings?
… Carol Davis, 3 October, 2009 - 5:28pm

 
Mostly spots
The spot pattern, mainly the row in the R cell, is unusual. The pale spot on the thorax also helps, and indicates subgenus. You can see the overall appearance is quite similar to one or two others in the genus.

If it didn't have distinctive spots on the wings I might not even be able to go to subfamily.
… John F. Carr, 3 October, 2009 - 6:19pm

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