dancing insects

[brionon]

I may have asked this before, I'm forgetfull.
There are clouds of flying insects ,seemingly, dancing in my garden in the sunshine. Does anyone know what they might be,please ?

[Thunderbird+]

Hi brionon,
I think they might be Gnats or Midges.

[brionon]

Hallo Thunderbird, You may be right ,I'll look 'em up. thanks.

[Cetti]

They are dancing in my garden as well brionon, just above the bird bath, so am leafing through books for ID. Two possibles.

Non biting midges are often mistaken for gnats, but they have no mouth parts. Since the adults cannot feed they don't live long - a week to two months and measure an eighth to half an inch in length. Found near water (or dancing over birdbaths!)

The second are the Gnat group. If you can hear them humming at dusk, that's the female gnat. Eggs laid in still water etc. etc. Rest is boring and doesn't fit in with your description, so my money's on the Non-biting Midge.

[brionon]

cetti, thanks for the help. B.

[Annlinda]

We call them thunderflies in Bedfordshire

[skylight]

Hi brionon, definitely midges cheers skylight

[Mr.Nose]

ther midgies aaaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pianoman81]

i would guess fairies from the magical land of fairytown. were there pixies as well? having a party ?

[brionon]

I would like to thank all those who answered my Question, Thanks. B.