Midges can be found all over the world, including Antarctica.
A midge is a tiny, non-biting fly that resembles a mosquito. Although they are harmless, they are drawn to light and can swarm in annoyingly large numbers.
Size
Midges typically range in size from 1 mm to 10 mm, although some males can grow to as long as 13 mm.
Wings and Antennae
A midge's wings are long and narrow, but they do not have the scales found on mosquitoes. Male midges have long, feathery antennae.
Habitat
Midges can be found all over the world, including Antarctica. They are prevalent in much of North America. They prefer living near bodies of freshwater and other damp areas.
Larvae
Midge larvae are mostly aquatic, but they also can be found in moist ground, in decaying material and under bark.
What They Eat
The larvae are scavengers and predators of other small invertebrates. Once they reach maturity, they no longer eat.
What Eats Them
Aquatic midge larvae are a big part of the diets of many aquatic animals, especially freshwater fish. Shorebirds also feed on midges.
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