Tiny, Winged Insects Are Swarming New York City. Here's What They Might Be
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The sudden aphid onslaught is "unusual" but a result of the weather, said Dr. Corrie Moreau of Cornell University, according to the New York Times.
A swarm of tiny, winged insects has taken over New York City - with some residents likening the infestation to a biblical plague. The little bugs, reported to have appeared around Manhattan and Brooklyn around Wednesday, have been a nuisance for those running, biking and walking on the road. They've even infiltrated subway platforms, videos on social media show. can anyone explain what is happening in nyc right now with these bugs/gnats?I thought it was debris from the bad air quality at first, but then I realized that all these small particles all over my body are BUGS pic.twitter.com/gwjeWwVzcS Clouds of green gnats are taking over NYC. Here is what it looks like in Brooklyn right now. #nyc#gnats#bugspic.twitter.com/wUIO5Cwl0v These swarms of bugs are taking over the city. They are in the subway platform too. The city just keeps getting worse. What's next? #nyc#bugs#gnatspic.twitter.com/JCI0B3greZ WHAT ARE THESE MINUSCULE WHITE FLIES ALL OVER BROOKLYN?! Not the best video- they're much more obvious inperson. Literally can't even open your mouth when walking. I'm not “nature-inclined” lol so forgive me if I should know what these are. Someone tell me more.#NYC#BK#bugspic.twitter.com/5d4Grw4tuD
"These swarms of bugs are taking over the city. They are in the subway platform too," a Twitter user wrote alongside a clip of the flying critters.
Several residents in the Big Apple reported the small gnat-like insects in their hair, on clothes, and even in their noses.
