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Eastern Net-Winged Midge

Blepharicera tenuipes

About

A net-winged midge whose larvae cling to rocks in the fastest torrents using ventral suction discs. Adults have characteristically divided wings.

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Did You Know?

Larvae can maintain their grip on rocks in currents exceeding two meters per second using six suction cups.