Psectrotanypus varius Chironomid Fly Psectrotanypus varius

Not all Chironomid Flies, also called Non-biting Midges, are mosquito-shaped. Psectrotanypus varius is a Chironomid fly with attractively-patterned wings. It is often around freshwater, especially ponds, since its larvae are aquatic. These were at Rye Meads Nature Reserve.