Tiny gnat (5)

I believe the answer is:

midge

(Other definitions for midge that I've seen before include "Small person" , "Tiny swarming fly" , "Small swarming biting insect" , "Two-winged fly" , "Small flying insect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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