Swarms of non-biting midges invaded the port city of Taganrog, leaving roads and sidewalks covered with a slippery layer.
Chironmidae are also known as 'blind mosquitos' or lake flies.
Even though they don't bite, thy can cause breathing problems for some people - and a slipping hazard for pedestrians.
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