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True Fly Family Chironomidae (Midges)

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This is page 3 of specimens of Chironomidae. Visit the main Chironomidae page for:

  • The behavior and habitat of Chironomidae.
  • 4 underwater pictures of Chironomidae.

Pictures of 25 Midge Specimens:

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Chironomidae (Midges) Midge LarvaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Larva View 3 Pictures
Collected January 14, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge AdultChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Adult View 1 PicturesMidges of the family Chironomidae are probably the most widespread aquatic insect in the world.
Collected June 15, 2010 from unknown in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 27, 2011
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge LarvaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Larva View 2 Pictures
Collected February 5, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge AdultChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Adult View 7 PicturesOne of the only real benefits I've got from my rearing aquarium so far is that I've had quite a variety of midges emerge, giving me a chance to photograph these fragile little insects which are otherwise really hard to transport in photogenic form. This one recovered from being gassed and flew away before I could photograph it on the ruler, but it was very small, around 1.5mm.
Collected April 23, 2007 from Mystery Creek #62 in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 25, 2007
Prodiamesa Midge LarvaProdiamesa  Midge Larva View 1 PicturesAnother head capsule of a chironomid showing the detail of the mouthparts.
Collected December 3, 2005 from Rock Creek in Montana
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 26, 2011
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge LarvaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Larva View 1 Pictures
Collected January 31, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge LarvaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Larva View 3 Pictures
Collected March 29, 2005 from Salmon Creek in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 7, 2006
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge AdultChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Adult View 3 Pictures
Collected March 29, 2005 from Salmon Creek in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 7, 2006
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge PupaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Pupa View 9 Pictures
Collected September 12, 2020 from the Yakima River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on September 19, 2020
Chironomidae (Midges) Midge LarvaChironomidae (Midges) True Fly Larva View 7 PicturesThis relatively large, olive-colored midge larva was very abundant in my samples from this little creek in the mountains.
Collected July 28, 2019 from Mystery Creek #199 in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 30, 2019
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