So You Think You Know About Gnats?
So You Think You Know About Gnats?
Put your knowledge of gnats to the test with this engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about these tiny insects that are often overlooked. From their characteristics to their environmental roles, this quiz will challenge what you know.
- 9 questions that test your gnat knowledge
- Fun facts and educational insights
- Perfect for nature enthusiasts and curious minds
Gnats (aka aquatic non-biting midges) may be tiny and bothersome, but these critters are actually pretty interesting. Put your gnat knowledge to the test in this quiz!
Gnats (aka aquatic non-biting midges) may be tiny and bothersome, but these critters are actually pretty interesting. Put your gnat knowledge to the test in this quiz!
What continent are midges NOT native to?
North America
Australia
Antartica
Africa
South America
Midges are native to all
Asia
Europe
Midges are a very diverse family of insects and are native to all continents!
Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2021/nrs_2021_haack_003.pdf
Midges are a very diverse family of insects and are native to all continents!
Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2021/nrs_2021_haack_003.pdf
Non-biting midges can transmit diseases to humans
False
True
While non-biting midges can be annoying, luckily they do not transmit diseases to humans and do not pose any direct health risks to humans.
Source: http://www.sbcounty.gov/uploads/dph/dehs/depts/vectorcontrol/NonBitingMidges.pdf
While non-biting midges can be annoying, luckily they do not transmit diseases to humans and do not pose any direct health risks to humans.
Source: http://www.sbcounty.gov/uploads/dph/dehs/depts/vectorcontrol/NonBitingMidges.pdf
Adult midges eat more than larval midges
True
False
Midges spend most of their lives in the larval stage, during which they eat a variety of organic matter. Adult midges rarely eat and are limited to eating liquids.
Source: https://education.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/midges
Midges spend most of their lives in the larval stage, during which they eat a variety of organic matter. Adult midges rarely eat and are limited to eating liquids.
Source: https://education.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/midges
Midge larvae require oxygen-rich environments
True
False
The larva of most species of midges have high concentrations of a red hemoglobinlike pigment in their bodies, which helps them thrive in low-oxygen conditions.
As a result, lakes with fertilizer and waste pollution may be more likely to have a high density of midges with this pigment, known colloquially as "blood worms."
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/chironomidae
The larva of most species of midges have high concentrations of a red hemoglobinlike pigment in their bodies, which helps them thrive in low-oxygen conditions.
As a result, lakes with fertilizer and waste pollution may be more likely to have a high density of midges with this pigment, known colloquially as "blood worms."
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/chironomidae
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