Dieren - Vliegen en muggen

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

groene flesvlieg, vleesvlieg

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

goudenoog vlieg, insect met gouden ogen

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

fruitvlieg, drosophila

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

schorpioenvlieg, schorpioenvliegje

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

zandvlieg, zandmug

an insect resembling a wasp or bee but lacking a stinger

zaagvlieg, zaagvlieg

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

tsetse-vlieg

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

groot bijtend vlieg, lastige vlieg

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

paardenbane

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

alderfly, vlinder

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

bijvlieg, bijachtige vlieg

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

bontvlieg, parasitair insect

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

blowfly, vleesvlieg

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

caddisvlieg, caddis insect

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

chalcidvlieg, chalcid insect

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

citruswittevlieg, wittevlieg van citrus

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

dagvlieg

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

dobsonvlieg

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

droge vlieg, oppervlakte vlieg

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

vleesvlieg, vleesvliegje

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

visvlieg, mayfly

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

lantaarnvlieg, lantaarninsect

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

ichneumonvlieg, 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

menselijke botfly, parasiet vlieg

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

huisvlieg, vlieg

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

hoornvlieg, horenvlieg

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

paard botvlieg, botvlieg voor paarden

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

hemerobiidvlieg, vlieg met fijne vleugels

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

hessiaanse vlieg, tarwe vlieg

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

oogstmug, oogst insect

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

mug

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

malariamug, mug die malaria overdraagt

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

gewone mug, mug

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

aziatische tijgermug, tijgermug

a small flying insect that has two wings

vliegen

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

Spaans vliegje, smaragdgroene kever

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

waterinsect, watervlo

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

steekmug, midge

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

papalagi lange benen, lange-benige vlieg

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

vuurvliegje

a small green aphid that infests gardens and crops

groene bladluizen, bladluizen

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

kantjesvlieg, larve van een kantjesvlieg