Genus Culicoides

Culicoides spp.

Mid December 2013
Franklin
Body length approx. 1.7mm.
Photos AD

Early January 2026
Penstock Lagoon
Photos KE
These flies were prolific and extremely annoying. Their bites didn’t hurt much but became extremely itchy.

Early January 2026
Penstock Lagoon
Photos KE

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