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Phantom Midge (Female) - 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. Mosquitoes have a proboscis and their wings are longer than their abdomens.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light Chaoborus flavicans,Geotagged,Spring,United States,midge,phantom midge Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Phantom Midge (Female) - 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. Mosquitoes have a proboscis and their wings are longer than their abdomens.

Habitat: Attracted to a light

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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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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 29, 2019. Captured Apr 20, 2019 20:31 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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