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Non-biting Midge (Chironomus plumosus) Wherever there is water, particularly still, or even polluted water throughout the world, you&#039;ll find midges. There&#039;s a a few area at the poles where nothing, it appears could exist, but a midge species can still be found.<br />
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Non-biting Midge (Chironomus plumosus)

Wherever there is water, particularly still, or even polluted water throughout the world, you'll find midges. There's a a few area at the poles where nothing, it appears could exist, but a midge species can still be found.

Foe a closer look:

    comments (3)

  1. Nice find! Can you please add the geotag? Thanks :) Posted 5 years ago
    1. Whoopi! I must have been distracted half way through. I thought I'd complted the details as usual.

      Let me correct it this morning.

      Apologies
      Posted 5 years ago
      1. No problem at all, Philip--just a friendly reminder. It happens to everyone...except maybe Ferdy ;P. Posted 5 years ago

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"Chironomus plumosus", also known as the buzzer midge, is a species of nonbiting midge that occurs throughout areas in the Northern Hemisphere.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2020. Captured Jun 25, 2020 17:19 in Old Station, Barcombe Mills, Lewes BN8 5BP, UK.
  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO640
  • 183.43mm