Midge

Found worldwide, typically near aquatic environments such as lakes, ponds, marshes, and streams.

Adults typically do not feed or consume limited amounts of nectar/water. Larvae consume organic debris, algae, and microorganisms in sediment.

Known for forming large, buzzing swarms (mating lek) near bodies of water. They are highly attracted to artificial light and are active primarily at dusk and night.

Non-biting and harmless to humans; they provide a critical food source for fish, birds, and other insects, helping to cycle nutrients in ecosystems.