Which insect is attracted toward smoke ?

Peter Pedant | 22:09 Mon 05th Sep 2005 | Animals & Nature

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Hi boys and girls !

I learnt about thirty years ago that there was one insect that bit man and was a vector of something awful, flew towards smoke and not away, unlike all other insects, because that was where the humans were.....

I thought it was Chrysops - but googling that, it almost certainly can't be.....

thanks for your attention

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Chillum

Don't know, but I think I may have been one in a previous life.

estie

Have a lookie here:

http://www.showmenews.com/2005/Jun/20050608News030.asp

Peter Pedant

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thank you estie - 40 species, so there's a clear choice

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