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Chironomidae
In Sweden we have about 650 different species of Chironomidae. It is a non biting mosquito. The larval stages of Chironomidae can be found in almost any aquatic or semiaquatic habitat, including treeholes, bromeliads, rotting vegetation, soil, and in sewage and artificial containers.
Near a stream leading to a big lake.
This is a large taxon of insects; some estimates of the species numbers suggest well over 10000 world-wide. Males are easily recognized by their plumose antennae. Adults are known by a variety of vague and inconsistent common names, largely by confusion with other insects. For example, chironomids are known as "lake flies" in parts of Canada and Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, but "bay flies" in the areas near the bay of Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are called "sand flies", "muckleheads", or "muffleheads" in various regions of the USA Great Lakes area. They have been called "blind mosquitoes" or "chizzywinks" in Florida, in northern Ohio, USA, and by Canadian soldiers. (Wikipedia)
Spotted on May 25, 2014
Submitted on Jun 29, 2014
3 Comments
Ye Lauren, cant really help wondering how they look like "in action"... Thank yoy Maria for your nice comment too!
Amazing mouthparts!
The first photo is really superb!