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Pretty midge? Queensland Australia
Trev
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Posted on 28-06-2010 01:10
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 Hi guys,
I found this one today hiding out under a wattle tree leaf. It is about 9-10mm. I haven't seen one quite like it before. Any ideas?
All help greatly appreciated
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 Chironomidae, Chironominae, Chirnonomini male. Many many similar genera and species.
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