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Chironomus cloacalis
A grey mosquito-like fly with both its front legs held close to the head and extended forwards on either side. Body was a pale grey with a banded abdomen. Wings were held flat against the body.
Spotted resting on a eucalyptus leaf - tree near creek.
This family of midges are non-biting and do not form galls on plants. Family: Chironomidae
Spotted on Oct 15, 2013
Submitted on Oct 15, 2013
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