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Old 04-25-2020, 06:20 PM   #4
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Arrow Midge...

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Originally Posted by 4 for Boating View Post
So over the past week or so, there has been an increase of flying bugs.
Look a bit like mosquitos (not strong flyers) but are not and do not bite - sort of hover around in packs - hundreds of them. More of a nuisance that attacking.

What are these?

Are they an indicator of when the Black Flies will show up or another flying insect that will have a particularly strong year?
Probably a species of Chironomid midge.

If you are on the Big Lake, NOT a good sign.

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