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Chironomid Midge

Chironomus sp.

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Female, flying brown insect about 7mm long with striped abdomen, antlers and green eyes. It holds its long antenna out in front touching in the middle.

Habitat:

Shaded screen on window facing avocado's and pond.

Notes:

Unfortunately BugGuide doesn't know the species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/581916

Reference Links:

Chironomid, Tribe Chironominae

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2011

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