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Unidentified at suppressed - 4 Oct 2020
Unidentified at suppressed - 4 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Chironomidae (family) 18 Jul 2021 BIrdsinCanberra
Chironomidae (family) 5 Jul 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 12 Oct 2020 BIrdsinCanberra

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I have no idea what this insect is. It was resting on the surface of the northern dam at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve. I am unsure if it was an instar or nymph of an insect. Sorry, the photo is not great. If anybody could identify it please I would love to know. Many thanks.

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   13 Oct 2020
Photo downloaded & added back to aid ID
   13 Oct 2020
Many thanks Michaelb

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