Itchy Owie

It has been a rough year thus far for us up in Saltlick in regards to biting bugs. We seem to have more than our own share of pests: ants, ticks, spiders, gnats, horseflies, chiggers and no-see-ums. The last 2 on the list, I have experienced much in the past week, and it got me thinking that I don't even know what these 2 are, and I don't think I would know one if I saw one. Both, it turns out, they are both so small, there is no wonder I haven't ever really seen one in detail enough to know what it was.
So, I did a little internet research, and out of the kindness of my heart have elected to share my findings with you. Enjoy.
No-see-ums (biting midges) pictured above
Chiggers