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small green bug

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

tiny bright green with fluffy antenna and only about 1/8 inch, looks like a mosquito but might be a member of the midge family Chironomus

Species ID Suggestions

Trickle Midge or Green Midge

Thaumaleidae or Chironomidae
Arya
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Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
I'm sure they are! I saw something similar while hiking in thick forest a few months back, although I think from it's flight, location and landing it was a snow mosquito.
ForestDragon
Hi Karen, I think you are on the right track. The green midges are very difficult to get positive ID on.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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