Ceratopogonidae (family)

Biting Midge

Adults: tiny (1-3mm) flies, females biting vertebrates for a blood meal. 

Larvae: stiff, snake-like in shape, up to 10mm long; pointed head; air-breathing but common in wetlands, still water and river edges

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Species information

• Ceratopogonidae (family) Scientific name
• Biting Midge Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local Native
• Non-Invasive
• 0m to 749.3m Recorded at altitude
• External link More information

Location information

• Maps

  ANBG Aranda Bushland Mount Painter

• Places

  Acton, ACT Cook, ACT Downer, ACT Holt, ACT Melba, ACT

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