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Midge (Male)

Chironomus sp.

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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42.3548, -74.022

Field Notes

Description:

Chironomus is a genus of non-biting midges in the subfamily Chironominae of the bloodworm family, Chironomidae.

Notes:

Specific ID? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironomus_plumosus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Jacob Gorneau
SmallWonders: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironomus_plumosus Is this a credible ID?
Small Wonders
Unfortunately the image may be too small to get a definitive i.d. - There are over 800 species in the U.S., so these can be difficult. Sorry I can't be of more help :(
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks Small Wonders: Do you have any idea of the species?
Small Wonders
These plumose antennae are characteristic to male Midge flies & mosquitoes (Culicidae).
Photographed
PublishedMarch 23, 2012

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