Tiny black flying insects that bite?

Question

In West Tenn this year we have a tiny black flying (looks like an ant) that bites and it leaves a welt and stings for awhile and itches . Can anyone tell me what this is? Thanks

Answer 1

really big mosquitos

Answer 2

Well the welt and itching and stinging sounds like a mosquito. I know of a black species that's big for a mosquito and you know when they bite because they're so big it stings. It's called a Ciliata. Here's a liink to a picture I pulled up of one to see if this is what they look like. If it doesn't work, just google ciliata mosquito under images and you'll see them.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15/698902...

Answer 3

It may be what is called a sweat bee.  Take a look.

http://www.everythingabout.net/articles/...

Answer 4

If it's black and if it's tiny, and if it's wingless and jumps and bites, then it's probably a flea

Answer 5

Called "black flies" or "midges".

Usually found near the best fishing spots :(