Midges
Actual Size :1.5 mm to 3.1 mm
Characteristics:Grayish-black with gray or see-through wings.
Legs: 6
Antennae: Yes
Wings: Yes
Habits:
- Their presence in an area will attract spiders.
- they fly in swarms that look like clouds.
- Often mistaken for mosquitoes, but do not bite or spread disease.
Habitat
Midges are most common in spring and summer and are important pests around lakes, rivers, and aquatic areas where they lay their eggs. Although they are weak fliers, they can be carried long distances by downwind, migrating from nearby ponds, lakes, or rivers to swimming pools, homes, and buildings. midges are attracted to light and can be a nuisance, landing on people or entering homes or businesses. These tiny midges do not feed and only live long enough to mate, lay eggs, and die.