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Phantom Midge -  Chaoborus punctipennis TL: ~4 mm. This species is fairly common in the Northeast and there have been tons of them at my light recently.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Chaoboridae,Chaoborus,Chaoborus punctipennis,Geotagged,Summer,United States,midge,phantom midge Click/tap to enlarge

Phantom Midge - Chaoborus punctipennis

TL: ~4 mm. This species is fairly common in the Northeast and there have been tons of them at my light recently.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

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''Chaoborus punctipennis'' is a species of phantom midges.

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

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Uploaded Jul 9, 2020. Captured Jul 8, 2020 22:59 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm