Other "flies"
In addition to the aquatic insects and terrestrials discussed on the previous pages, there are several other insects and insect groups that deserve a little attention.
“Mighty are the midges - not in size, perhaps, but certainly in numbers and distribution in trout waters. These two winged mosquito-like flies are perhaps the single most important aquatic insects that trout eat. yet most fly fisherman do not realize this, and thus isolate themselves from what I consider the highest plateau of matching the hatch for trout.”...Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, first paragraph of Chapter 7 “Midges and Craneflies”
Midges
“Mighty are the midges - not in size, perhaps, but certainly in numbers and distribution in trout waters. These two winged mosquito-like flies are perhaps the single most important aquatic insects that trout eat. yet most fly fisherman do not realize this, and thus isolate themselves from what I consider the highest plateau of matching the hatch for trout.”...Dave Whitlock’s Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods, first paragraph of Chapter 7 “Midges and Craneflies”
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Midges are of the Order Diptera (Flies) from Greek 'two-winged'.
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More information:
Midges: Chapter 5 of the "Bugs of the Underworld" - by CMU LMDC
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More information...
Pro Tips: How to Fish Midge Patterns in Winter - by Zach Matthews, Itinerant Angler and Orvis News.