chironomidae

Noun
  1. Midges (synset 102205660)
    is a type of: arthropod family - any of the arthropods
    member holonym:
    • midge - minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
    • chironomus, genus chironomus - type genus of the Chironomidae
    belongs to: nematocera, suborder nematocera - mosquitoes; fungus gnats; crane flies; gnats; sand flies
    same as: family chironomidae

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