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Midge - Cricotopus sylvestris Teeny tiny!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area Chironomidae,Cricotopus,Cricotopus sylvestris,Diptera,Geotagged,Spring,United States,fly,midge,non-biting midge Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Midge - Cricotopus sylvestris

Teeny tiny!

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    NICEEEE! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! It was so cute! Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Great job finding an ID! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks Ferdy! The markings made it easier. Posted 4 years ago

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The Cricotopus sylvestris

''Cricotopus sylvestris'' formerly ''Cricotopus silvestris'', is a species of midge in the family Chironomidae. It is found in Asia, Europe, The United Kingdom, and North America.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2021. Captured Jun 7, 2021 01:09 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm

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