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Green Midge

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Mosquito-shaped insect with a brown thorax and legs, bright green abdomen. Probably Genus Tanytarsus.

Habitat:

Woodlands, Connetquot State Park, New York.

Notes:

Despite their looks, Midges are harmless and do not bite or sting.
I saw several of these flying and occasionally landing but they did not rest long. This is the only image I was able to get.

Reference Links:

Genus Tanytarsus - Green Midges - BugGuide.Net

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