Chironomidae - Wikipedia
For example, chironomids are known as "lake flies" in parts of Canada and Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, but "bay flies" in the areas near the bay of Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are called …
Muffleheads, Midges, or Chironomids- Your Choice - Ohio …
2009年6月13日 · Taxonomically speaking, they're in the family Chironimidae, and known by the denizens of Ohio's north coast as midges or even "muffleheads". Millions and millions of these …
Chironomus annularius - Wikipedia
Chironomus annularius (commonly known as bayfly or mufflehead) is a species of non-biting midge in the family Chironomidae. It is usually found in regions with bodies of fresh water but …
BLOG: Midges vs. mayflies: Let’s clear the air and the confusion
But what are these pesky buggers? These are known as muckleheads or midges. Or if you want to impress friends, call them Chironomidae. They hatch over Lake Erie in the spring and fall …
Keep your eye out for midges! 5 facts about the plumed flies
2020年5月19日 · Midges are often nicknamed “muffleheads” or “muckleheads” because of the fluffy antennae on their heads used for finding females. The feathery antennae are included in …
Family Chironomidae - Non-biting Midges - BugGuide.Net
2023年10月26日 · Early spring through fall in temperate areas; Diamesinae and a few members of Orthocladiinae fly in winter. Larvae mostly scavengers. Most Tanypodinae prey on small …
Midge (Chironomus spp.) - Insect Identification
2024年4月5日 · Male Midges tend to have feathery antennae, something not seen on mosquitoes. Also, midges rest with their two front legs hovering above the surface, whereas mosquitoes lift …
Muffleheads | Ohio Game Fishing
2008年6月11日 · I didn't mean to confuse anyone, but I think the muffle heads are the really small bugs that hatch and drive the fishermen crazy. They can be green or brownish and usually no …
Chironomidae - nonbiting midges - NatureSpot
True flies (order Diptera) are an immense group with over 100,000 known species. They all have their hind pair of wings reduced to pin-shaped structures called halteres which act as …
ADW: Chironomidae: INFORMATION
Larvae are elongate and cylindrical, with distinct segmentation and a hard sclerotized head capsule that cannot be retracted into the body. They have no true legs, but do have a pair of …