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Hier leer je de namen van verschillende soorten vliegen en muggen in het Engels, zoals "fruitvlieg", "gaasvlieg" en "malariamug".

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green bottle fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

groene flessenvlieg, metallieke flessenvlieg

groene flessenvlieg, metallieke flessenvlieg

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golden-eyed fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

goudoogvlieg, vlieg met gouden ogen

goudoogvlieg, vlieg met gouden ogen

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fruit fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

fruitvlieg, drosophila

fruitvlieg, drosophila

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scorpion fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

schorpioenvlieg, panorpa

schorpioenvlieg, panorpa

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sand fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zandvlieg, zandmug

zandvlieg, zandmug

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sawfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an insect resembling a wasp or bee but lacking a stinger

bladwesp, zaagwesp

bladwesp, zaagwesp

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tsetse fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tsetsevlieg, glossina

tsetsevlieg, glossina

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gadfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

daas, gadfly

daas, gadfly

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horsefly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

daas, paardenvlieg

daas, paardenvlieg

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alderfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sialis, elzenvlieg

sialis, elzenvlieg

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bee fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bijvlieg, wolzwever

bijvlieg, wolzwever

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botfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

horzel, dermatobia

horzel, dermatobia

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blowfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vleesvlieg, blauwe vlieg

vleesvlieg, blauwe vlieg

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caddice fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kokerjuffer, trichoptera

kokerjuffer, trichoptera

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citrus whitefly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

citruswittevlieg, witte vlieg van citrusbomen

citruswittevlieg, witte vlieg van citrusbomen

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dayfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

eendagsvlieg, ééndagsinsect

eendagsvlieg, ééndagsinsect

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dobsonfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dobsonvlieg, grootvleugelige

dobsonvlieg, grootvleugelige

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dry fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

droge vlieg, kunstmatige droge vlieg

droge vlieg, kunstmatige droge vlieg

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flesh fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vleesvlieg, sarcophaga

vleesvlieg, sarcophaga

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fish-fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

eendagsvlieg, meivlieg

eendagsvlieg, meivlieg

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lantern fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lantaarnvlieg, lantaarndrager

lantaarnvlieg, lantaarndrager

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ichneumon fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ichneumonvlieg, ichneumonwesp

ichneumonvlieg, ichneumonwesp

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human botfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, parasitaire insect menselijke botfly

menselijke botfly, parasitaire insect menselijke botfly

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housefly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

huisvlieg, gewone vlieg

huisvlieg, gewone vlieg

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horn fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoornvlieg, rundervlieg

hoornvlieg, rundervlieg

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horse botfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

paardenparasietvlieg, gasterophilus

paardenparasietvlieg, gasterophilus

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hemerobiid fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hemerobiide vlieg, hemerobiide

hemerobiide vlieg, hemerobiide

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hessian fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hessische vlieg, tarwegalmug

hessische vlieg, tarwegalmug

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harvest fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cicade, oogstvlieg

cicade, oogstvlieg

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mosquito
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mug, steekmug

mug, steekmug

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .We gebruikten citronellakaarsen om **muggen** weg te houden tijdens onze buitenpicknick.
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malaria mosquito
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

malariamug, anopheles

malariamug, anopheles

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common mosquito
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, gemeenschappelijke mug

gewone mug, gemeenschappelijke mug

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Asian tiger mosquito
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Aziatische tijgermug, aedes albopictus

Aziatische tijgermug, aedes albopictus

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fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small flying insect that has two wings

vlieg, mug

vlieg, mug

Ex: The fly quickly darted away when Jane tried to catch it .De **vlieg** vloog snel weg toen Jane probeerde hem te vangen.
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Spanish fly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

de Spaanse vlieg, de smaragdgroene kever

de Spaanse vlieg, de smaragdgroene kever

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water bug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

waterwants, waterinsect

waterwants, waterinsect

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midge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mug, knut

mug, knut

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daddy longlegs
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

langpootmug, daddy longlegs

langpootmug, daddy longlegs

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firefly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

glimworm, vuurvlieg

glimworm, vuurvlieg

Ex: Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution .**Vuurvlieg**-populaties gedijen in gebieden met schone lucht en beperkte lichtvervuiling.
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greenfly
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small green aphid that infests gardens and crops

groene bladluis, groene aphid

groene bladluis, groene aphid

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lacewing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gaasvlieg, groene vlieg

gaasvlieg, groene vlieg

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