[AZ-Observing] The Noseeums are here with a Vengeance.

About this time of the year, June, a very small minute, about 1/32" 
long, bug flies. They are called Noseeums because they are so small. The 
bug is black and is a "true"  bug because it belongs to the order 
Hemiptera. Although small it causes a very irritating bite as bad or 
worse than a mosquitoe. They sound like a mosquitoe but more high 
pitched, sort of like the sound in the old Star Trek "Wink of an Eye". 
These are not chiggers because chiggers are not insects. Just now while 
setting up the telescope I just bought to align the finder, I discovered 
they are out in abundance, more so than in prior years it seems. I had 
to spray my face, ears and arms to keep them away. At the SAC meeting a 
few weeks ago the members were alerted to possible chiggers at the 5 
Mile Meadow star party this Saturday. They were said to be a problem at 
another 5 Mile star party. They may be chiggers, but they could also be 
these Noseeums. It is the right time of the year. I would suggest taking 
insect repellant with you if you attend the party.
Stan

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