Dieren - Vliegen en muggen
Hier leer je de namen van verschillende soorten vliegen en muggen in het Engels, zoals "fruitvlieg", "lacewing" en "malariamug".
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a metallic-colored insect that is attracted to decaying organic matter and plays a role in decomposition
groene flesvlieg
a small insect with distinctive golden-colored eyes known for its unique eye structure and behavior
goudenoog vlieg
a small insect commonly found near ripe or decaying fruits and vegetables
fruitvlieg
a small insect with a scorpion-like tail and elongated mouthparts, known for its unique mating behavior and scavenging habits
schorpioenvlieg
a small insect that is often found in sandy areas and can transmit diseases to humans and animals through its biting behavior
zandvlieg
an insect resembling a wasp or bee but lacking a stinger
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
a gall wasp, is a small insect that lays its eggs on plants
galvlieg
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
a type of fly that resembles a bee in appearance, often with a robust body, furry appearance, and long proboscis
bijvlieg
a parasitic insect that lays its eggs on the skin of mammals
bontvlieg
a type of fly characterized by its metallic coloration and its propensity for laying eggs on decaying organic matter
blowfly
a small, moth-like insect with a protective case during its larval stage
caddisvlieg
a small insect belonging to the family Chalcididae, often characterized by its parasitic nature
chalcidvlieg
a small insect that infests citrus trees and other plants, feeding on sap and causing damage
citruswittevlieg
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
a fly species known for its grayish or blackish appearance, distinctive thorax pattern, and habit of laying eggs in decaying organic matter
vleesvlieg
an aquatic insect with delicate wings and a short adult lifespan, known for its role as a food source
visvlieg
an insect with vibrant, lantern-like wings, found in tropical and subtropical regions and feeds on plant sap
lantaarnvlieg
a parasitic insect with a long, slender body and elongated ovipositor, used to lay eggs inside other insects or arthropods
ichneumonvlieg
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
a small, grayish-black insect known for its rapid flight, buzzing sound, and ability to transmit diseases by contaminating food and surfaces
huisvlieg
a small, blood-sucking fly that infests cattle and can cause irritation
hoornvlieg
a parasitic insect that lays its eggs on horses, and the larvae
paard botvlieg
an insect with delicate, lacy wings that preys on small insects and serves as a beneficial predator in pest control
hemerobiidvlieg
a destructive insect pest that infests cereal crops, particularly wheat, and causes significant damage
hessiaanse vlieg
a winged insect that emerges during the warm summer months and is known for its loud buzzing calls
oogstmug
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
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
a small, invasive insect with black and white stripes belonging to the Culicidae family
aziatische tijgermug
an emerald green beetle found in Southern Europe that produces a toxic agent formerly considered to be an aphrodisiac
Spaans vliegje
an aquatic insect adapted to living in freshwater habitats, often possessing elongated bodies
waterinsect
a very small dipteran fly that lives in swarms near water and bites animals or humans
steekmug
long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite
papalagi lange benen
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
any slender insect of the Neuroptera order that has clear net wings, the larvae of which kill pests
kantjesvlieg