Why midges are suddenly back in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The midges are back — again.

A fresh wave of the tiny, non-biting insects has swarmed parts of Northeast Ohio this week, creating a rare sight for mid-October. But while the sudden appearance may surprise residents, experts say fall hatches like this aren’t unprecedented.

Travis Hartman, a fisheries biologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said the late-season emergence is tied to Lake Erie’s lingering warmth…

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