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Jan 29, 2024 4:58 PM CST

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We keep finding these insects in our home, my partner thought it was a mosquito, but I'm not too sure, does anyone know? Thanks!

| @sroberts94 | Post #3057102 (1)

Jan 29, 2024 6:54 PM CST

Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)

Don't know what it is (sorry) but it's not a mosquito. Can you give us a sense of size? Also your location.

| @NMoasis | Post #3057161 (2)

Jan 30, 2024 2:07 AM CST

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I live in the south of the UK, and size wise... Probably only a few cm - After doing some research I think it's a winter gnat? But may be wrong!

| @sroberts94 | Post #3057271 (3)

Jan 30, 2024 6:46 AM CST

Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
See you in the funny papers!

some sort of gnat, midge, something? Check for sources of moisture in or near the home. I think almost anything in this group starts life in moist conditions. And thus, will want to lay eggs in the same.

Plant it and they will come.

| @sallyg | Post #3057293 (4)

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