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Definition of Biting midge
1. Noun. Minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects.
Exact synonyms: No-see-um, Punkey, Punkie, Punky
Generic synonyms: Gnat
Group relationships: Ceratopogonidae, Family Ceratopogonidae
Generic synonyms: Gnat
Group relationships: Ceratopogonidae, Family Ceratopogonidae
Definition of Biting midge
1. Noun. Any ''Ceratopogonidae'', a family of small flies (1-4 mm long) in the order Diptera. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biting Midge
Literary usage of Biting midge
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings by Entomological Society of Washington (1914)
"CF Baker records a biting midge attacking the caterin Cuba, swarming about them
and killing large numbers of them.2 The midges were determined by the late ..."
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