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A 'ghost' is what many male gnats intent upon mating are called.

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Do gnats die after mating?

Many species of gnats do not die after mating; in fact, they can mate multiple times throughout their lives. However, some species of insects, like certain types of mayflies, do die shortly after mating as part of their life cycle. In general, whether gnats die after mating depends on the specific species and its reproductive habits.


Why do gnats hover around a fixed point in mid air?

they are males waiting for a female to come by. its called scramble competition mating


How do gnats breed?

They Often Assemble Together In Large Mating Swarms.


Why do gnats swarm?

Gnats swarm to mate and reproduce. Swarming helps male and female gnats find each other for mating. It also protects them from predators by creating confusion and making it harder for predators to single out individual gnats.


What is a swarm of gnats called?

a ghost


How many gnats are there in a pound of gnats?

lol is it really worth knowing? I'd say a lot.


What is a group of midges called?

A group of gnats is called a cloud or horde.


Why do gnats fly in groups?

See this link: http://www.earthsky.org/shows/show.php?date=19800220 It is usually called a mating swarm. The males are searching for females to mate with. Many people confuse mosquito swarms with gnat swarms because they look similar at a distance.


What is mating act of amphibians is called what?

The mating itself is a type of external fertilization, but the mating position is called amplexus


What are facts about gnats?

Male gnats often assemble together in large mating swarms, particularly at dusk, called a ghost.Gnat larvae are mostly free-living and some are aquatic.Some South American Pleurothallid orchids are pollinated by tiny gnats and havecorrespondingly small flowers.Several tiny species of gnats are called midges.The gnat's proboscis, or snout, is adapted for both piercing and sucking.The larvae usually hatch in water.Gnats have two membranous wings; long, jointed legs; large eyes; and small antennae.The fragile bodies often have soft, hairy coverings.'Gnat' is a general name for various small, bloodsucking flies related to mosquitoes and houseflies.In England, 'gnat' usually means 'mosquito'.


What is the act of mating in cattle called?

Breeding or mating.


When was GNATS created?

GNATS was created in 1992.