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How many times per second do no-see-ums (ceratopogonidae) beat their wings?

Question #150686. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Feb 21 2024.
Originally posted Feb 21 2024 9:36 PM.

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In terms of wing speed, no-see-ums are up there with the fastest insects.
11. How fast can insects flap their wings? Insects with the fastest wing beat frequency are the no-see-ums, or very tiny midges, which beat their hairy wings 1,046 times per second. Male mosquitoes beat their wings 450 to 600 times per second. Cabbageworm butterflies beat their wings nine times per second.
link https://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/bugfun/trivia.htm

link https://www.terminix.com/blog/bug-facts/what-are-no-see-ums/
Response last updated by psnz on Feb 21 2024.
Feb 21 2024, 9:41 PM
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