Highland midge
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Culicoides impunctatus Goetghebuer, 1920 |
The Highland midge (scientific name: Culicoides impunctatus) is a tiny insect, found in wet places especially in the north-west of Scotland during spring and summer. Highland midges are well known for gathering in clouds, biting humans, and being extremely annoying.