Talk:Midge (insect)

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If you must redirect a group like this, redirecting to Diptera would have made a lot more sense than mosquito. -- WormRunner | Talk 02:52, 9 Nov 2004 (UTC)

[edit] No-see-ums.

Removed this today:

"Also commonly known as no-see-ums."

Where? By whom? Citation/source? Is this really relevant?--Mais oui! 05:27, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

It is a commonly used name, though not used for all midges, just the ones that bite. For a reference see this. WormRunner | Talk 06:11, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

Why are they a cultural icon in Scotland?

When one travels to Scotland, (or some parts of Wales), it's customary to return covered in midgey bites. I guess that's the only reason I can think of -- [Beta] 22:51, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Nicknames in Ohio

I have left no citation for the "mufflehead"/"mucklehead" because I know of none, but it is common terminology in my experiences. Every so often the media will do reports on the species, especially around the current time of year, when they return, so I might find something concrete soon; otherwise the Cleveland and Toledo media outlets might be able to provide something if it becomes contentious that there is no cite. "Mufflehead" is usually only used around Cedar Point. (See also the Talk page at "Mayfly") Mapsax 20:14, 20 May 2006 (UTC) and Mapsax 20:16, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

I've I'm from Cleveland and have mostly heard them referred to as "Canadian soldiers". --Eleo 07:06, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thunder fly?

Wikipedia has now entry for "Thunder fly," which is what these little blighters are known as in England. Could/should Thunderfly/Thunder fly be linked to this page? I had to Google for thunderfly to find out they were actually called midge!!

They're called midges in England! Or at least, myself, my whole family, and my entire social circle have called them by midge for a long while. What region are you from? Anyhow, if they're found to be the same thing, Thunderfly can always redirect to Midges, can't it? -- [Beta] 22:48, 9 January 2007 (UTC)