Animals - 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 belonging to the family Chalcididae, often characterized by its parasitic nature

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

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

a small flying insect that has two wings

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

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