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Like a mosquito: Cecidomyiid
Alvesgaspar
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Posted on 05-12-2007 13:33
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Mosquito-like but I don't think this is a Culicidae because of the long antennae and body position. Very small, 3-4mm body length.
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A very large cecidomyid?
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There's no chance of getting a name on this, but it's such a classic cecidomyid photo, it deserves to go in the gallery. Cool
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Thank you, Kahis and Tony. I have submitted the photo to the gallery Grin
 
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