Midges thrive in moist environments and are often found near lakes, rivers and marshes. They are particularly active during dawn and dusk, making outdoor activities at these times less enjoyable.

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Non-biting midges, often mistaken for mosquitoes, have emerged in Northeast Ohio. The insects hatch when water temperatures reach around 60 degrees and swarm in large groups. Midge season ...

Midges are food for birds, fish and other insects. “They are an incredibly important link in the ecosystem,” he said. Lawrence said they’ll be swarming for no more than a couple weeks.

Midges start to appear when the Lake Erie water temperature reaches around 60 degrees and can be found throughout summer. An individual's lifespan is usually a few days to a few weeks.

When Lake Erie's temperature reaches about 60 degrees, the midges hatch in swarms in order to mate and reproduce. After they mate, the female midges fly back to the water to lay the eggs.

Midges rise out of the Great Lakes each spring as water temperatures warm. Millions descended upon a Lake Michigan lighthouse this week.

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