Fish flies arrive earlier than usual in Bemidji area

The “fish fly” hatches have begun in the Bemidji area. One of the earliest major hatches of fish flies are midges, which is the adult phase of blood worms.

Blood worms live in the mud basin of the lakes along with dozens of species of dragonflies, several varieties of mayflies and many other varieties of aquatic insects.

Midges are small insects that look similar to mosquitoes, only without the stinger. The major hatches usually start sometime in the second half of May and continue through most of June.

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