Chironomid

/ˌkaɪrəˈnɒmɪd/ noun

Any insect belonging to the family Chironomidae, including midges and gnats; a non-biting midge.

From Chironomidae (family name) + '-id' (individual member suffix). Named from Greek 'cheir' (hand) referring to the insects' distinctive hand-like antennae.

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