Midge

mij, a small insect allied to the mosquito and the fly. There are many species, in fact several families. Most of them are harmless. They deposit their eggs in the bark of decaying branches, under fallen leaves, in lakes, or even in the sap flowing from wounded trees,--wherever moisture can be found. One of the most annoying midges is the Indian "no-see-'em." This midge is so small as hardly to be seen, but its bite is more painful than that of the mosquito. It is so diminutive that nothing short of cheesecloth will keep it out. When resting, the midge usually lifts the front pair of legs. The mosquito raises the hind legs.