Buzzer midge
Chironomus plumosus
Nonbiting midges
(Chironomidae)
♂
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Slim brown green midge with brown legs. Notice the rear body extending beyond the wings. The ♂ has deep feathered antennae giving it an excellent sense of smell. The ♀ has straight antennae. They look like the House mosquito but do not feed on blood nor do they sting. The ♂ are seen in large swarms in sunny spots. ⇔ l. 10-11 mm LA: Even up close it is difficult to distinguish from the mosquito although there are minor differences. ≈ The CULEX PIPIENS (House mosquito) has smaller translucent wings always held against its body.
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10-50 mm
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Slender body
1 LookAlikes (LA):
House mosquito
Buzzer midge
Dansmug
Chironomus plumosus [L.]
Chironome plumeux
Chironomus plumosus [L.]
Chironomus plumosus [L.]
Chironomus plumosus [L.]
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Chironomus plumosus [L.]
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