Word: ARCTIC

𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘦 is a #non-bitingmidge (Diptera: #Chironomidae) found in glacial & high Arctic environments. Larvae survive entrapment in ice by entering diapause & producing antifreeze proteins & polyols to prevent ice crystal formation inside the cells #fly #scientificdrawing #insect

The Scottish biting midge can make mornings like this miserable. A headnet for me is the single most useful accessory at this time of year

#midges #bitingmidge #scottishhighlands

💎 Day 29 : Baltic Amber (ft. Biting Midge)
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