There’s a bug invasion along the lakefront. An annual event this time of year, as aquatic insects emerge from the lake. They’re called midges. Some call them lake flies.

Midges, the tiny fly species commonly arriving in the late spring and early summer, have emerged in Northeast Ohio. The insects spend most of their lives underwater before hatching when water ...

Warmer weather has brought in new concerns about midges, ticks and much-distained spotted lanternflies. Here’s what to know about possible health hazards, environmental threats and impacts to… ...

Non-biting midges, often mistaken for mosquitoes, have emerged in Northeast Ohio. The insects hatch when water temperatures reach around 60 degrees and swarm in large groups. Midge season ...

Mayflies, also known as Canadian sailors, and midges, which are sometimes mistaken for mosquitoes, can form annoying swarms.

Parts of eastern Baltimore County are seeing an infestation of midges, or tiny aquatic flies, prompting officials to seek help from the state.

Every spring, adult midge flies emerge by the Milwaukee lakefront in giant swarms to mate, procreate and lay their eggs in Lake Michigan.

Discover how midges from Lake Erie impact Northeast Ohio's environment and wildlife in their brief mating season, offering both challenges and natural wonders.

Midges are nothing new on Lake Michigan but this is the first time her team has opened the light station in May and experienced the spring hatching.

Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors and threatening businesses ...

Midges have made their return to Northeast Ohio. Swarms of the small bugs are already gathering on cars, homes, light poles and outdoor surfaces of any and all kinds.

Residents of the Tuscan beach enclave of Orbetello are seeking a state of emergency declaration to help combat an invasion of midges that are keeping people indoors ...