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Chironomus sp.
A green non-biting midge about 14mm long overall. Some interesting markings near the head might help ID. Feathery (comb) antennae but not as dramatic as some other species. ♂?
Resting on Callistemon in a nature reserve containing a large persistent creek.
Green non-biting midge
family: CHIRONOMIDAE
subfamily: CHIRONOMINAE
tribe: CHIRONOMINI
genus: Chironomus
subgenus: Chironomus (Chironomus)
species: Chironomus sp.
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...
Spotted on Mar 19, 2014
Submitted on Mar 21, 2014
3 Comments
The finger is like a stage prop adding immediacy and intimacy, don't knock it! :-)
Thanks SS. Pity about the fat finger backdrop.
Nice shot getting it on the foliage