Solitary midges
- Pronunciation
- /SOHL-i-ter-ree MID-jez/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Solitary midge
- Plural
- Solitary midges
Definition
Members of the family Thaumaleidae (order Diptera).
Etymology
From the Latin word 'solitarius', meaning 'alone' or 'single'.
Example
Solitary midges are often found in damp habitats.