Chironomidae (family)

Non-biting Midge at Wodonga, VIC

Chironomidae (family) at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Chironomidae (family) 7 Nov 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 6 Nov 2022 KylieWaldon

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I think these orangish insects were mosquitos? Not as bad at this site as the water has barely receeded. At a different site yesterday I was eaten to pieces where mud and debris was left behind.

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2022 08:49 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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