What is another word for dipterous insect?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪptəɹəs ˈɪnsɛkt] (IPA) 
Dipterous insects are insects that have two wings. They include mosquitoes, flies, and gnats. While the term dipterous insect is commonly used, there are other words that can be used to refer to this type of insect. Some synonyms for dipterous insect are two-winged insect, fly, and mosquito. Another common term to describe these types of insects is the order Diptera, which includes over 150,000 known species. The common housefly is perhaps the most recognizable dipterous insect, known for its quick flight and annoying behavior. Other dipterous insects can be beneficial to the environment, such as hoverflies which help pollinate plants.
