Midge Patch 3500x (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A scanning electron microscope image shows the 1-micron projections on the adhesive patches of a leaping gall midge larva. Researchers aren't sure yet what makes them so sticky. Credit Grace Farley, Duke University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.