Ghost Midge (non-biting midge larvae)

Freshwater lakes, ponds, and pools; often found in the water column or deep sediment.

Predatory; they feed on small crustaceans like Daphnia, mosquito larvae, and other small aquatic organisms.

Known as 'phantom larvae' due to their transparency. They use air sacs to adjust buoyancy and move vertically in the water column, often migrating to the surface at night to feed.

They pose no risk to humans as they do not bite or sting. They are highly beneficial to ecosystems as a vital food source for fish and for controlling other insect populations.