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Culicomorpha sp.
Assuming this is a female. Came to light on an outdoor tent.
West central georgia
Spotted on Feb 26, 2018
Submitted on Feb 26, 2018
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This is actually a midge (Family Chironomidae), not a mosquito. You're right that it is a female. You can tell the difference between chironomids and mosquitoes because midges: 1. have wings shorter than their abdomen, 2. lack a proboscis, 3. Have smooth wings (no scales), and 4. Rest flat to a surface.