1) Arthropod family 2) Family chironomidae 3) Midges 
Chironomidae (informally known as chironomids or nonbiting midges) are a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae. Many species superficially resemble mosquitoes, but they lack the wing scales and elongated mouthparts of the Culicidae. ==Common names and b...
A family of the order diptera. Salivary glands of the genus chironomus are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
[n] - midges
family Chironomidae noun midges