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Below are images submitted for identification. Please contact the person underneath each photo if you are able to make an (reasonably accurate) identification. Note that these photos may be copyright-protected; please contact the owner of the photograph for permissions regarding usage. (Click on the photos for a larger image).

midge - Lazise, ItalyPhoto 1
Volker Fäßler writes: "I found in Lazise, Italy a non-biting midge. Which species is it? This species occurred there in great quantities." (Added July 2008)


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Steve Marshall at the University of Guelph has submitted very high quality midge photos. He would appreciate identifications as soon as possible. Very large file-size images can also be supplied if needed. (Added July 2008)

Last updated: 18-Jul-2008 (EB)

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