Insects
True flies (Diptera)
Crane flies, midges, mosquitoes & gnats (several families)
Sighting 4656943

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Identification history

Chironomidae (family) 30 Mar 2025 RobG1

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User's notes

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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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 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 Pollinator Insect on Flower

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