Cricotopus sp. (genus)

A non-biting midge at Symonston, ACT

Cricotopus sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Mar 2023
Cricotopus sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Mar 2023
Cricotopus sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Mar 2023
Cricotopus sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Cricotopus sp. (genus) 23 Jul 2023 KimberiRP
Dolichopodidae (family) 8 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 5 Mar 2023 RodDeb

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the staple next to the fly measures 7mm

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