Non-biting Midge (Chironomus plumosus)
Taken on 17th June 2007. It was on the shed door, I have seen it in other shady places. It's almost like tissue paper!
The side view, it has noticeable plumed antennae but is really quite a small insect.
Taken on 28th June 2007, in the greenhouse. They come in different colours and sizes, according to their habitat.
Sitting on grasses near a large pond ; 1 Sept.2008
Likely a female as no apparent antennas. E TX, z8a, 3/23/22
Attracted to indoor lighting, bugs fatally crashed against windows. E TX, z8a, 3-23-22
Attracted to indoor lighting, insects fatally crash against windows. E TX, 3-23-22
Make. Notice fuzzy antennas. E TX, z8a, 3/28/22
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Non-biting Midge
Chironomus plumosus
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Chironomidae |
| Genus: | Chironomus |
| Species: | plumosus |