Non-biting Midge

Chironomus plumosus

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Chandler, Texas

Blaine, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:
0 positive 2 neutral 0 negative
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vossner

(Zone 8a) | March 2022 | Neutral
Term plumosus refers to the fuzzy antenna in males. My pic must be of a female. An annoying bug for sure as they swarm in the thousands. Less prevalent during cool/cold season times of year.
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threegardeners

North Augusta, ON | June 2008 | Neutral
They don't bite which is why I didn't say negative, but they swarm in the thousands which can be very annoying.
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