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Chironomidae
feathery antenna similar body shape to that of a mosquito. can be grey, black, yellow, white, or brown. 6 legs and wings are shorter than the abdomen.
located around bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, coast lines, and ponds.
they have a short life span (only a few days) and do not eat blood like mosquitoes do.
Spotted on May 11, 2016
Submitted on May 11, 2016
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