Chironomidae (family)

3 Non-biting Midge at Fitzroy Falls, NSW

Chironomidae (family) at Fitzroy Falls, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 01:24 PM
Chironomidae (family) at Fitzroy Falls, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 01:24 PM
Chironomidae (family) at Fitzroy Falls, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 01:24 PM
Chironomidae (family) at Fitzroy Falls, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 01:24 PM
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Identification history

Chironomidae (family) 8 Aug 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Chironomidae (family) 30 Mar 2025 RobG1

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The midge seemed interested in the rim of the Speculantha flower before entering the flower and reemerging around 30 seconds later.

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  • Speculantha furva Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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