Midge Images, Facts and Information:
Chironomidae
- Midges from the family Chironomidae are non-biting, two-winged flies that superficially resemble mosquitoes.
- Midges are harmless and are eaten by many birds.
- Male midges have feathery antennae.
- Midges are usually found near streams, ponds and marshes.
- Adult midges rarely feed on anything and if they do it is substances such as nectar. As adults they only live a few weeks.
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Midge Tornadoes
Title: Midge Tornadoes
Location: Bear River National Wildlife Refuge, Box Elder County, Utah
Date: 5/13/2011
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Male Yellow-headed Blackbird with midges
Title: Male Yellow-headed Blackbird with midges
Location: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder County, Utah
Date: 5/13/2011
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Clark’s Grebe with midges floating on the water
Title: Clark’s Grebe with midges floating on the water
Location: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder County, Utah
Date: 5/13/2011