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Phantom Midge - Chaoborus flavicans This midge superficially resembles a mosquito in general body shape and hairiness. But, midges have abdomens that are longer than their wings and they lack a proboscis.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area Chaoborus,Chaoborus flavicans,Geotagged,Spring,United States,chaoboridae,midge,phantom midge Click/tap to enlarge

Phantom Midge - Chaoborus flavicans

This midge superficially resembles a mosquito in general body shape and hairiness. But, midges have abdomens that are longer than their wings and they lack a proboscis.

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I would totally fall in the trap of thinking it's a mosquito. Great info. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks. It's definitely easy to confuse them without closer examination! Posted 3 years ago

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The Chaoborus flavicans

"Chaoborus flavicans" is a species of flies in the family Chaoboridae. It is found in the Palearctic.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded May 4, 2022. Captured May 1, 2022 21:38 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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