Mosquito or midge perhaps?

This poor unfortunate had got itself trapped in a spider web

comments (5)

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Thinking possibly Anopheles (mosquito)? Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I would guess a male midge indeed, but hoping Christine sees this, she knows a ton about them. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  It looks like a male mosquito, probably Culex sp.. Maybe Culex pipiens, but I don't know what other similar species may live in that area. :)
  
  A couple ways to tell the difference between a midge and a mosquito: midges do not have a proboscis, while mosquitoes do (the long thing between the antennae is the proboscis). Mosquito wings are covered in scales, while midge wings are usually barren. Midges often rest with their bodies flat against a substrate while mosquitoes do not. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
    Lion
    
    Great information, thank you Christine. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      You're welcome, Claire. Posted 3 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

Uploaded Sep 25, 2021. Captured Sep 25, 2021 11:43 in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.