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 Nematocera?
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| Larry Shone |
Posted on 06-11-2011 22:42
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Small dead fly found near the front door, about 5mm long. Nematocera?  |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 06-11-2011 23:03
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Male Chironomidae. |
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| Larry Shone |
Posted on 09-11-2011 18:38
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Member Location: Darlington UK Posts: 187 Joined: 08.05.10 |
John Carr wrote: Male Chironomidae. Really? Chironomids are found this small? The ones in my guide book make this one look like a flea! Edited by Larry Shone on 09-11-2011 18:38 |
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| Matt Bertone |
Posted on 09-11-2011 18:59
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They come even smaller than that  |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 10-11-2011 01:15
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Books illustrate the larger species, some of which are extremely common near large or nutrient-rich water bodies. The typical size is 2-5 mm. |
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| Larry Shone |
Posted on 10-11-2011 10:05
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Member Location: Darlington UK Posts: 187 Joined: 08.05.10 |
Cheers guys, I have a lot to learn! |
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