Those annoying little insects...?

Question

Does anyone know the official name for those tiny, black insects which seem to come out in their millions whenever there's a storm about? They look like little black splinters, are attracted to anything white and annoy the c**p out of you. Not big enough to even really notice, but just big enough to tickle when they walk over you!

When I was a kid, Mum used to call them thunderbugs, but I've no idea if this is what they are really called! We seem to have an infestation today and my bedroom is absolutely smothered in them.

Answer 1

I just googled thunderbugs and found this

http://www.basic-info-4-organic-fertiliz...

hope that helps

Answer 2

http://www.einsteins-emporium.com/life/a...

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

http://www.insectimages.org/

Answer 3

Technically they are thrips and can have population explosions during warm periods in the summer which leads to them becoming a nuisance. There are over 5000 species and they feed on plant sap , pollen grains, fungal spores depending on the species.

Answer 4

They are called hayflies and although they are a nuisance.

they are harmless.

Answer 5

gnats

and they are annoying

Answer 6

Midgees?