midge

Any of numerous small nonbiting flies of the family Chironomidae, having aquatic larvae and often forming large swarms near ponds and lakes.

Any of various similar dipteran insects, such as the biting midges and the gall midges.

A two-winged fly of the order Diptera and suborder Nemocera; a gnat or some insect resembling one: a popular name applied with little discrimination to many different insects.

Something small of its kind, as the fry of fish; a dwarf; a midget.

A very small one-horse carriage used in the Isle of Wight, England.

Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvæ are usually aquatic.

A very small fly, abundant in many parts of the United States and Canada, noted for the irritating quality of its bite.

Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.

minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water