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Bharat_Sanghavi Trenton, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 27, 2012

this one is a tiny little insect.
found it in Trenton, NJ in August 2012
total length incuding anttena and hind legs may be 18 mm

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flatpickit Charleston, SC Aug 27, 2012

This looks like a mayfly (order Ephemeroptera). There are many, and perhaps someone will be able to narrow it down further.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/78

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Bharat_Sanghavi Trenton, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 27, 2012

thank you flatpickit for your input.
i too hope someone will narrow it down further and also give info if this fly sting or not.

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 27, 2012

Mayflies do not sting or bite.

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Bharat_Sanghavi Trenton, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 27, 2012

thank you kwanjin for the info.

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