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Chironomidae
Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids or non-biting midges) are a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes but they lack the wing scales and elongate mouthparts of the Culicidae. Wikipedia
Plant leaf in Abbott's Lagoon, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California, USA
Spotted on Apr 21, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
