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Midge

Chironomini sp.

Photo by beaker98
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41.4062, -89.8942

Field Notes

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat

Notes:

I've seen lots of midges, but never one this red.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

I think so too Caleb. I know when looking at macroinvertebrates, the red midge larva are biting midges. Not sure if this one is a biter or not.
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PublishedJune 12, 2014

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