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Not sure where to start here - Chironomus - male

Not sure where to start here - Chironomus - Male
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.

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Probably Chironomus dilutus.

 
Chironomus dilutus
Thank you Andrew and John, that was quick.
Naomi

it's a male Midge
The males have feathery antennae. They are cool looking.

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