Order Diptera - Flies Family Chironomidae - Midges Small, delicate, mosquito-like insects found almost everywhere. Often occur in large swarms, usually in the evening, and the humming of the swarm is often audible for some distance. Midge larvae are an important food item for freshwater fish and other aquatic animals. Family Thaumaleidae - Solitary Midges Five species, rather rare, found along streams in North America Family Ceratopogonidae - Biting Midges, Punkies or No-see-ums Very small, serious pests because of their blood-sucking habits, particularly along the seashore o along the shores of rivers and lakes. Their small size is responsible for the name "no-see-ums" and thier bite is all out of proportion to their size. Many species in this group attack other insects and suck their blood. Most of the punkies that attack man belong to the genera Cuculoides and Leptoconops. These insects apparently do not travel far from the place where the larvae occur, and one may often avoid punkie attacks by simply moving a few yards away. Family Blephariceridae - Net-winged Midges Uncommon, long-legged, mosquito-like insects found near fast flowing streams. Family Cecidomyiidae - Gall Midges or Gall Gnats The larvae of about two-thirds of the more than 1200 North American species cause galls on plants, most of the others are plant feeding. Family Deuterophlebiidae - Mountain Midges Four species are known from the western North America (California to Alberta), larvae occur in swift mountain streams. Family Dixidae - Dixid Midges Mosquito-like but do not bite, larvae aquatic. Family Chaoboridae - Phantom Midges Similar to mosquitos but do not bite, sometimes abundant, frequently destroy large numbers of mosquito larvae. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
No-See-ums -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net] On Behalf Of BijiliE_at_aol.com Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 2:25 AM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Midges Can anyone tell me what midges are? BijiliE *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 8/18/99 2:28:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, BijiliE_at_aol.com writes: << Can anyone tell me what midges are? >> I believe they are what we (in Florida) call no-see-ums. They are itsy-bitsy teensy-weenie flying insects (without yellow polka dots!) that will fly through regular mosquito netting and keep you awake all night. Hence, you need to make sure that your tent comes with no-see-um mesh. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Obviously not that many Paddlewisers used to play with dolls. Midge was Barbie's best friend back in the olden days. ;) Sandy *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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