Social media is buzzing over a picture of a massive dragonfly posted to Facebook by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The midges have made their 2023 debut. On Saturday and Sunday, many Northeast Ohioans found their homes and garages covered in the tiny flying insects. Midges hatch from Lake ...

What’s bugging Ohio? Well, right now, it’s midges! But, bug-fearing northeast Ohioans better buckle up! Summer is just getting underway. Still ahead — cicadas, mayflies, and more!

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

Midges swarm NE Ohio: What the pesky insects mean for Lake Erie by: Brad Hamilton. Posted: May 27, 2025 / 03:36 PM EDT. Updated: May 27, 2025 / 03:36 PM EDT. by: Brad Hamilton.

Summer is near and that means, which for northeast Ohio, means the arrival of midges.The swarm of bugs started to invade the Cleveland area and was even spotted on the National Weather Service ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It’s that time of year again: the Midges are back. 19 First Alert Meteorologist Erika Page said a swarm of Midges were even seen on doppler radar Saturday night.

Midges start to appear when the Lake Erie water temperature reaches around 60 degrees and can be found throughout summer. ... according to information from Ohio Sea Grant.

Large swarms of insects, called midges, are descending on Ohio, and showing up on weather radar. The bugs are harmless but annoying to many.

The midges are back — and ... and the now-Cleveland Guardians start a best-of-five ALDS on Tuesday night in The Bronx with the series shifting to Ohio for Game 3 on Friday. Will the midges still ...