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subgenus Camptochironomus (Chironomus subgenus Camptochironomus)
Photo#409374
Copyright © 2010
Naomi Smith
Not sure where to start here -
Chironomus
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Brighton, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
June 11, 2010
Size: 1/2 inch app.
This small insect (fly?) was hidden underneath a leaf. I think the antennae are neat.
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Contributed by
Naomi Smith
on 11 June, 2010 - 10:28pm
Last updated 12 June, 2010 - 6:04am
Moved
Moved from
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Chironomus dilutus
.
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John F. Carr
, 12 June, 2010 - 6:04am
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Chironomus dilutus
Thank you Andrew and John, that was quick.
Naomi
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Naomi Smith
, 12 June, 2010 - 8:07am
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it's a male Midge
The males have feathery antennae. They are cool looking.
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Andrew Williams
, 11 June, 2010 - 10:29pm
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