Where do midges go during the day?

Our planet has a rich diversity of fauna ranging from unicellular micro-organisms to gigantic animals. Insects constitute the largest group in the animal kingdom. Hence, although some of these insects such as mosquitoes and flies can be nuisance to us, their sustenance is critical for the ecological balance. Midges are type of flies that are profoundly found around estuaries, lagoons, swaps, tidal flats and mangroves. These are also termed as sand-flies in Australia. Midges are commonly referred to as "biting midges" as these insects have a tendency to go on biting frenzy. These insects have a unique ability to detect presence of carbon dioxide source from a distance of 200 meters and hence get attracted to animals and humans as they release CO2 during exhalation.