flea vs midge

flea

noun
  • A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities. 

  • A thing of no significance. 

verb
  • To remove fleas from (an animal). 

midge

noun
  • any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera 

  • any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge 

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