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Non-biting Midge

Chironomidae

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Under lights at night near a school

Reference Links:

Non-Biting Midge (Female) | Project Noah

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Yours certainly looks to be the same. It's also got that weird posture with the legs up over it's head. I'm still going for a fly with the short antennae and the striped thorax. quick jump link http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/17661002

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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