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Wondering about those pulsing insect clouds by Wisconsin’s lakes?

There have been reports of huge swarms of insects in Madison and Milwaukee. They're midges, and a "perfect storm of conditions" has led to a huge hatch this year.

The post Wondering about those pulsing insect clouds by Wisconsin’s lakes? appeared first on WPR.

Read the full article at: https://www.wpr.org/news/swarming-bug-clouds-madison-lake-monona-michigan-midges
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