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Jun132009

Chironomid Fly

DateSat 2009-06-13

I noticed this small fly on our kitchen window yesterday morning.  The feathery antennae are characteristic of the dipteran family Chironomidae (non-biting midges).  I am not going to even attempt to narrow down the classification any further.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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