What is another word for Mosquitoes?
Pronunciation: [məskˈiːtə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Mosquitoes are one of the peskiest insects that seem to never leave us alone. Although they serve a purpose in nature's ecosystem, their incessant biting can be quite annoying - causing itchy, red bumps that ruin our summer fun. There are a few different synonyms we can use to describe these pests, including midges, gnats, flies, and skeeters. Midges are tiny, non-biting flies that sometimes get lumped into the mosquito category. Gnats are also small flies similar in size to mosquitoes - they tend to swarm around your face and ears, making them incredibly irritating. Flies can also bite, but their bites are less harmful to humans than mosquito bites. Finally, skeeters, while not technically a synonym, are a playful term many people use to describe these blood-sucking pests.
