chironomid
noun
chi·ron·o·mid
kī-ˈrä-nə-məd 
: any of a family (Chironomidae) of midges that lack piercing mouthparts
chironomid
adjective
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Anglers should use leech and chironomid patterns, mimicking the most common bug life in these systems.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
Blood midges, leeches, chironomids are the most common offerings.
—sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017
Anglers have had success from the North and South boat ramps using channel scuds, chironomids, and egg patterns.
—Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 21 May 2017
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
Blood midges, leeches, chironomids are the most common offerings.
—sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017
Anglers have had success from the North and South boat ramps using channel scuds, chironomids, and egg patterns.
—Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 21 May 2017
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“Chironomid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chironomid. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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