Midgefly Larvae
Adult Midgefly and Larvae
Midgefly |
How to make the ID: most species are extremely small and thin; look like a worm and wiggle when out of water; adults look like small mosquitoes, males have fuzzy antennae
Its Color: brown, green, and tan to black
How it reproduces: female deposits a gelatin-like mass of eggs on the water surface or attaches it to submerged vegetation.
Metamorphosis: Complete
Its food: mostly algae and other organic debris; many feed on other insect larvae.
Indicator: most are indicators of poor water quality
Size: up to 1/2 inch