Swarm of non-biting midges

A massive swarm of midges has been captured on camera in Kinross-shire.

Nature-lovers are being urged to go to Loch Leven to see the natural spectacle, which is only expected to last for a few days.

The non-biting midges, or chironomids, do not feed as adults and are only mating while in the swarm. They will then lay their eggs and, if the climate conditions are right, more will hatch again in three weeks’ time.

Gus Routledge, of Scottish Natural Heritage, said the swarm was good news for local wildlife.