Florida’s Biting Midges: Tiny Titans of the Wetlands

No See Um Sitting on top of hand with blurred trees in background

Florida’s coastal marshes and mangrove swamps are home to a vast army of biting midges—microscopic flies that leave a big impression. Often called “no-see-ums,” these insects thrive in the Sunshine State’s heat and humidity, making outdoor living a constant battle. What Are Biting Midges? Biting midges belong to the family Ceratopogonidae, and the most familiar […]