Animales - Moscas, Mosquitos y Mariposas

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

mosca verde, mosca de la carne

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

mosca de ojos dorados, insecto de ojos dorados

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

mosca de la fruta, drosófila

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

mosca escorpión, scorpión volador

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

mosquito de arena, mosquito arenoso

an insect resembling a wasp or bee but lacking a stinger

sawfly, sawfly

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

mosca tsé-tsé

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

mosca gadfly, mosca de los caballos

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

tábano

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

díptero de los álamos, alderfly

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

mosca abeja, abeja voladora

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

mosca de la piel, mosca bot

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

mosca azul, mosca de la carne

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

mosca de caddice, insecto caddice

a small insect belonging to the family Chalcididae, often characterized by its parasitic nature

mosca chalcid, insecto chalcid

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

mosca blanca de los cítricos, mosca blanca de los naranjos

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

efímera

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

díptero de dobson

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

mosca seca, mosca de superficie

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

mosca de la carne, mosca carnicera

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

libélula del pez, efímera

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

mosca linterna, chinche linterna

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

mosca ichneumon, ichneumon

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

mosca botfly humana, larva de botfly humano

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

mosca, mosca común

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

mosca del cuerno, mosca cornuda

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

mosca de los caballos, mosca bot de caballo

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

mosca hemerobíida, mosca de alas delicadas

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

mosca del hessiano, mosca de Hessian

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

mosca de la cosecha, insecto de cosecha

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

mosquito

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

mosquito de la malaria, mosquito transmisor de la malaria

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

mosquito común, mosquito

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

mosquito tigre asiático, mosquito asiático

a small flying insect that has two wings

mosca

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

mosca española, mosca de España

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

insecto acuático, bicho de agua

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

mosquito pequeño

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

papá piernas largas, araña de calidad

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

luciérnaga

a small green aphid that infests gardens and crops

pulgón

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

crisopa, crisopa verde, león de áfidos