A tiny flying insect that's smaller than a mosquito, often found in large swarms near water.
From Old English 'mycg,' related to German 'Mücke.' The word has remained relatively unchanged for over 1,000 years, suggesting midges have been annoying humans since ancient times.
Midges are so small and numerous that some species form clouds visible from airplanes, and they're crucial food sources for fish and birds despite being incredibly annoying to humans.
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