NON-BITING MIDGE Chironomus species. Egypt. North Africa

Close up of a non-biting midge (Chironomus species) showing its large plumose antennae resting on a leaf at the edge of the River Nile. Crocodile Island. Luxor. Egypt

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34971NDO.jpg

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(c) Papilio/Nigel Downer

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3951x2462 / 1.5MB

insect invertebrate fly midges diptera non-biting midge Chironomus species close up resting pale coloured large plumose antennae feathery antennae leaf nature wildlife River Nile Crocodile Island Luxor Egypt Wildlife Nature fly animals wildlife invertebrates Insect insect parts antennae reptile crocodile large environment scenery water river Africa Egypt Mediterranean Middle East resting flying animal creature creatures zoology undomesticated animals Reptilia Crocodylidae ecology ecosystem environmentalism nature flight

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