No-see-ums are a small species of biting fly sometimes referred to as biting midges and sand fleas. Island Packet Hayes said no-see-ums are essentially “really small flies.” “Basically ...

Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known as “punkies” in the Northeast, “five-O’s” in Florida and Alabama (due to their penchant for biting people around 5 p.m ...

No-see-ums are a type of biting midge. Holding true to their Lowcountry ... This is necessary for her eggs to fully develop. Gnats fly around in the sunset light in autumn season.

A biting midge, also known in the Lowcountry as a sand gnat or a no-see-um. E. Scmidtmann USDA Whatever you call them: no-see-ums, gnats, biting midges or just outright annoying — these tiny ...

Whatever you call them: no-see-ums, gnats, biting midges or just outright annoying — these tiny, pesky and itch-causing bugs have once again returned to the Lowcountry this spring. If you’ve ...

As summer season begins, millions of biting flies are waiting to welcome visitors to northern Michigan. How to keep them away.

Females of both deer and horse flies fly in noisy, fast circles around their chosen victim, and can inflict painful bites. Also called punkies or biting midges, no-see-ums resemble miniature ...

On the bright side, when the no-see-ums are in full bite, so are the fish. Big catches reported near Daytona Beach from the Atlantic to the St. Johns.