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11-08-2011, 07:15 PM
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| | | Colourful midge
Stony Stratford, Bucks.
Well I think it's a midge? Help with identification appreciated: 
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12-08-2011, 05:57 AM
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Wow, can't help with id but the shot is amazing.
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12-08-2011, 04:21 PM
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Thanks for the encouraging comment Jules . I see our little friend has lost part of a front leg in some earlier encounter. I wonder if the loss causes it any significant problems?
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Hi Bruce, I think it has to be a Choronomidae female. Agreed, nice shot.
It looks to have chopped off hind legs too!
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Thanks Janet. Yes looks like she's been through the wars eh!
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