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Non-biting Midge

Chironominae spp.

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

long legs, long antennae, a yellow back with black stripes, body green, and pearly rainbow wings. Maybe half an inch long.

Habitat:

Saw this in a local nature reserve.

Species ID Suggestions

Non-biting midge

Chironominae spp

Reference Link
Mark Ridgway
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Comments (1)
pamsai
thanks Mark... now I remember the name !!

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
Photographed
PublishedOctober 21, 2014

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