Phantom midge

Window

Typical: 15 Mar – 30 Apr (2026)

Latitude range

50-52°N

Glass-clear larvae, clouds at dusk.

Relevance to fishing

Glass-clear larvae form dusk clouds over still water. Silver fish lock on; small bright lures and very small buzzers work.

Phenology chain

Triggered by

• Cherry plum blossom typically 10d before (range 5 – 18d)