What is the family name of biting midges?

The family name of biting midges is Ceratopogonidae. This family is characterized by small, blood-feeding flies that are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including freshwater environments. Biting midges play important roles in ecosystems, both as pollinators and as a food source for various species.

Each of the other families listed consists of different types of aquatic or semi-aquatic insects. Chironomidae, for example, refers to non-biting midges, which are often confused with biting midges but do not have the same feeding habits. Hydrophilidae, commonly known as water scavenger beetles, and Gyrinidae, or whirligig beetles, belong to entirely different orders and are not related to biting midges. Understanding the characteristics and ecological roles of these various families can help in identifying them correctly in freshwater taxonomic studies.