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Green Midge

Tanytarsus sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This midge had a pale green body, milky/transparent wings, and long front tarsi. It was resting on some moss on a super humid day.

Habitat:

Mixed forest - mainly oak, birch, and hemlock.

Reference Links:

Genus Tanytarsus - Green Midges - BugGuide.Net

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