Flies and Mosquitos

a metallic-colored insect that is attracted to decaying organic matter and plays a role in decomposition

a small insect with distinctive golden-colored eyes known for its unique eye structure and behavior

a small insect commonly found near ripe or decaying fruits and vegetables

a small insect with a scorpion-like tail and elongated mouthparts, known for its unique mating behavior and scavenging habits

a small insect that is often found in sandy areas and can transmit diseases to humans and animals through its biting behavior

an insect resembling a wasp or bee but lacking a stinger

a blood-sucking insect found in sub-Saharan Africa that transmits the parasite responsible for sleeping sickness

a large biting fly that annoys and harasses animals, often provoking them to move or react through its persistent biting

a large fly characterized by its strong bite and preference for feeding on the blood of mammals

an insect with an elongated body, lace-like wings, and long mouthparts

a type of fly that resembles a bee in appearance, often with a robust body, furry appearance, and long proboscis

a parasitic insect that lays its eggs on the skin of mammals

a type of fly characterized by its metallic coloration and its propensity for laying eggs on decaying organic matter

a small, moth-like insect with a protective case during its larval stage

a small insect that infests citrus trees and other plants, feeding on sap and causing damage

an insect that has a short adult lifespan, typically lasting only a day or two

a large insect with long mandibles and prominent wings, typically found near bodies of water

a fly used in fly fishing that mimics insects floating on the water's surface, designed to entice fish

a fly species known for its grayish or blackish appearance, distinctive thorax pattern, and habit of laying eggs in decaying organic matter

an aquatic insect with delicate wings and a short adult lifespan, known for its role as a food source

an insect with vibrant, lantern-like wings, found in tropical and subtropical regions and feeds on plant sap

a parasitic insect with a long, slender body and elongated ovipositor, used to lay eggs inside other insects or arthropods

a parasitic insect that lays eggs on mosquitoes or other insects, which then hatch into larvae that burrow into the skin of humans and other mammals

a small, grayish-black insect known for its rapid flight, buzzing sound, and ability to transmit diseases by contaminating food and surfaces

a small, blood-sucking fly that infests cattle and can cause irritation

a parasitic insect that lays its eggs on horses, and the larvae

an insect with delicate, lacy wings that preys on small insects and serves as a beneficial predator in pest control

a destructive insect pest that infests cereal crops, particularly wheat, and causes significant damage

a winged insect that emerges during the warm summer months and is known for its loud buzzing calls

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

I have some red, itchy marks on my arm from mosquito bites.

a species of mosquito that transmits the malaria parasite and is responsible for the spread of malaria in humans

a small insect known for its ability to bite humans and animals and is a carrier of diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever

a small, invasive insect with black and white stripes belonging to the Culicidae family

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

an emerald green beetle found in Southern Europe that produces a toxic agent formerly considered to be an aphrodisiac

an aquatic insect adapted to living in freshwater habitats, often possessing elongated bodies

a very small dipteran fly that lives in swarms near water and bites animals or humans

long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

As the sun set, we were delighted to see fireflies lighting up the night sky.

a small green aphid that infests gardens and crops

any slender insect of the Neuroptera order that has clear net wings, the larvae of which kill pests