Midges Collection

Aberdeen, Scotland - Heading out for a drive in a lovely open-top car. Note the elaborate face covering a scarf assembly swathing the lady passengers head, protecting her from the elements! Date: 1903

Engraving depicting an artist enjoying a sketching holiday in the Scottish highlands
5309147 Engraving depicting an artist enjoying a sketching holiday in the Scottish highlands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an artist enjoying a sketching holiday in the Scottish highlands)

Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller faire la sieste au bord de l'eau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ayant eu la facheuse idee d'aller faire la sieste au bord de l'eau, 19th century. Summer. (Couple irritated by biting insects). Bad idea to go and have a siesta by the water

C H Schafers Midget Circus Troupe - Munich
circa 1910s

Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving)
5617273 Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Punch cartoon: Ingenious Protection against Midges - a Valuable Hint to Sketchers from Nature (engraving)
6034678 Punch cartoon: Ingenious Protection against Midges - a Valuable Hint to Sketchers from Nature (engraving) by English School

There was an Old Man of Three Bridges, whose mind was distracted by Midges (litho)
966264 There was an Old Man of Three Bridges, whose mind was distracted by Midges (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Three Bridges)

Picture No. 10855932
Midge Larvae - Water Bloodworms - Chironomid fly larvae (Chironomus riparius) Date:

Picture No. 10855931
Water Bloodworms - Chironomid Fly Lavae - Midge Larva (Chironomus riparius ) Date:

WW1 Zeppelin & Biplanes
World War 1 Zeppelin & Biplanes, . Captioned The Midges & the Monster Date: 1910s

Picture No. 11806883
Green Midge Green Midge on leaf Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Galls of the Gall Midge (Mikiola fagi) on leaves of Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Picture No. 11014704
Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

Picture No. 11014703
Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

Picture No. 11014702
Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

Picture No. 10732015
Swarm of MIDGES - Around a person Date:

Picture No. 10856093
MIDGE - ON HUMAN SKIN (Chironomus plumosus) Date:

Picture No. 10894159
Midges - attacking Fisherman (Dicrotendipes modestus) Date:

Picture No. 10894160
Midges - attacking Fisherman Date:

Picture No. 10894126
Fly Fishing - for trout and salmon - Fisherman wearing net protection from Midges Date:

Picture No. 10896588
Tailed Butterwort - Its leaves catches a lot of midges (Pinguicula caudata) Date:

Midge (Tanytarsus gracilentus) adults, swarm in flight, Lake Myvatn, Iceland, June

Domestic Cattle, Limousin cow licking calf, with midge swarm in pasture, Slaidburn, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, September

Non-Biting Midge - male - UK
SPH-1539 Non-Biting Midge - male UK Chironomus annularius Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Midge - on hose wall - UK
SPH-1536 Midge - on hose wall UK Chironomus sp. Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Non-biting Midge - UK
SPH-1537 Non-biting Midge UK Chironomus annularius Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale rams, standing in pasture beside drystone wall with midges in flight, in evening sunlight, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, August

Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus) adult male, summer coat, sitting on tundra, surrounded by mosquitoes, Nunavut, Canada, July

Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) adult male, feeding on chironomid midge, having first detached antennae, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, august

St. Mark's Fly (Bibio marci) adult, resting on flowers, England, april

Ferns in woodland in the Trossachs Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Owl Midge / Moth Fly SPH 2442 (Diptera) Pericoma fuliginosa © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2442 Owl MIDGE / Moth fly - on leaf. (Diptera). Pericoma fuliginosa Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black & White Illustration: Non-biting Midge- stages in life cycle, from Furneaux 1911
PM-9715 Black & White Illustration: Non-biting Midge - stages in life cycle, from Furneaux 1911 insect development Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Midges PM 6450 Swarm emerging from lake Chiconomidae © P. Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-6450 MIDGES - SWARM emerging from lake Chiconomidae Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Midges: From Aberdeen to Munich, a Tale of Tiny Troubles" In the quaint city of Aberdeen, Scotland, where the wind whispers through ancient stone buildings and the scent of sea lingers in the air, one cannot escape the persistent presence of midges. Heading out for a leisurely drive along picturesque roads, locals brace themselves for these tiny tormentors that seem to thrive in this land. But it's not just Aberdeen that suffers from these minuscule pests. In Munich, Germany, C H Schafers Midget Circus Troupe once delighted audiences with their enchanting performances. Little did they know that even in such grandeur, midges would find their way into every nook and cranny. Centuries ago, an engraving depicted a plague of lice and midges swarming over unfortunate souls during the 18th century. It serves as a reminder that throughout history, these bothersome creatures have plagued humanity wherever they go. However irritating they may be, humans have always found ingenious ways to protect themselves against midges. A Punch cartoon showcased nature-inspired hints for sketchers seeking refuge from their buzzing companions - an invaluable lesson passed down through generations. The tale continues with an old man residing near Three Bridges whose mind was perpetually distracted by midges fluttering around him. His struggle epitomizes how these minute insects can invade our thoughts and disrupt our peace. Even during times of war like World War I when Zeppelins soared above battlefields while biplanes fought valiantly below them; amidst all chaos and destruction emerged another adversary - pesky midges who relentlessly bothered soldiers on both sides. Yet amid all this annoyance lies beauty too. Galls formed by gall midge larvae on leaves of Common Beech create intricate patterns resembling delicate works of art upon closer inspection – nature's way of reminding us that even nuisances can possess unexpected grace.