midge, (family Chironomidae), also called chironomid, nonbiting midge, or gnat, any of a group of tiny two-winged flies (order Diptera) that superficially resemble mosquitoes. ... They do not have scales on wings or body, and the pattern of wing veins differs from that of mosquitoes. The male antennae are feathery.

Do midges bite humans?

More than 200 species of biting midges are found across Australia, but only a few cause a serious nuisance to humans. Biting midges may attack exposed skin in large numbers and their bites can be irritating and painful. Only the females bite, using the blood they obtain as a protein source to develop their eggs.

Where do midge bugs come from?

Both types of midges are found throughout the world. If there's a water source, midges can survive. Water sources can include puddles, streams, marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes and rivers. Moisture is the key to midge survival and their life cycle.