biting midge

biting midge Definition

biting midge

noun

any of a family (Ceratopogonidae) of midges with piercing and sucking mouthparts: some species attack humans and animals in swarms

biting midge Usage Examples

Converse of subject

transmit: Cattle are the main reservoir of bluetongue virus which is transmitted by biting midges, although cattle themselves do not generally become ill.

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