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Midge

Chironomidae sp.

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1/2" long insect with feathery antennae.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
KarenL
Thanks Johan. Yes the males use the antennae to detect the female pheremones.
Johan Heyns
This is the male. The females do not have the plumose antenna.
KarenL
I thought so too drP! Of course they were invisible until I looked through my macro!
drP
Excellent plumose antennae!
KarenL
Thanks guys! Midge it is!
Aaron_G
Looks like a midge to me. I've been starting to see a few on the sides of buildings on warmer mornings.

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Insects of TN
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PublishedMarch 1, 2013

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