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Midge

Chironomini sp.

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat

Notes:

I've seen lots of midges, but never one this red.

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2 Comments

beaker98
beaker98 9 years ago

I think so too Caleb. I know when looking at macroinvertebrates, the red midge larva are biting midges. Not sure if this one is a biter or not.

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 9 years ago

very pretty!

beaker98
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beaker98

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 11, 2014
Submitted on Jun 12, 2014

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