Midges don't bite, but they're annoying when they swarm.
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Don't confuse with 疟蚊 (Anopheles, the malaria mosquito). 摇蚊 (chironomids) are non-biting midges — they look mosquito-like but lack piercing mouthparts and don't transmit disease. Their blood-red 'bloodworm' larvae (赤虫) are sold as fish food.
