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Green midge non-biting

Chironomus sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A green non-biting midge about 14mm long overall. Some interesting markings near the head might help ID. Feathery (comb) antennae but not as dramatic as some other species. ♂?

Habitat:

Resting on Callistemon in a nature reserve containing a large persistent creek.

Notes:

Green non-biting midge <br>
family: CHIRONOMIDAE <br>
subfamily: CHIRONOMINAE <br>
tribe: CHIRONOMINI <br>
genus: Chironomus <br>
subgenus: Chironomus (Chironomus) <br>
species: Chironomus sp. <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:ad…

Reference Links:

Diptera | What Bug Is That?

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Comments (3)
StephenSolomons
The finger is like a stage prop adding immediacy and intimacy, don't knock it! :-)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks SS. Pity about the fat finger backdrop.

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PublishedMarch 21, 2014

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