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Green Midge - Tanytarsus sp. TL: ~ 7 mm.  Tapered abdomen; Small head; prothorax with brown, dorsal markings; long, brownish legs; transparent wings<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area Geotagged,Summer,Tanytarsus,United States,chironomidae,chironominae,green midge,midge Click/tap to enlarge

Green Midge - Tanytarsus sp.

TL: ~ 7 mm. Tapered abdomen; Small head; prothorax with brown, dorsal markings; long, brownish legs; transparent wings

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area

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  1. Never seen a green one before, cool! Posted 6 years ago
    1. They are pretty neat! I like the way they hold their front legs with their extra long tarsi! Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded Mar 2, 2019. Captured Aug 11, 2018 21:43 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm