Midges vs Mosquitoes • Biting behavior: Midges do not bite. Mosquitoes bite and feed on blood. • Reason for biting: Midges feed on nectar. Female mosquitoes draw blood to produce eggs. • Body shape: Midges have a smaller narrow body. Mosquitoes have a defined head, long legs, and a visible proboscis for biting. • Flight pattern: Midges swarm in groups near light and water. Mosquitoes target movement and follow body heat and carbon dioxide. • Risk level: Midges are harmless and only a visual nuis