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Bookmark or Share- Ceratopogonidae - WikipediaCeratopogonidae is a family of flies commonly known as no-see-ums, or biting midges, generally 1–3 millimetres (1⁄16 – 1⁄8 in) in length. The family includes more than 5,000 species, [ 2 ] distributed worldwide, apart from the Antarctic and the Arctic.
- Oropouche Puts Biting Midges Under the Microscope - CDCPeople can get infected with Oropouche virus through insect bites. The virus is spread mostly by tiny biting midges, sometimes called "no-see-ums," though some mosquitoes can spread it as well. Oropouche infection can cause fever, joint pain, and body aches that usually get better within a week.
- Midge - WikipediaA midge is any small fly, including species in several families of non-mosquito nematoceran Diptera. Midges are found (seasonally or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid zones.
- Chironomidae - WikipediaThe Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids, nonbiting midges, or lake flies) comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae.
- Midges are an annoying insect. But don't let them ruin summerMidges, tiny flying insects often mistaken for mosquitoes, are a common nuisance in many parts of the world, especially near bodies of water. These minuscule pests, while generally harmless,...
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