мошка — meaning in English
moshka
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English meaning
Senses
мошка is used for these senses in English:
- blackfly Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.
- gnat Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
- midge Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.
blackfly — full definition
- noun A black or dark green aphid (Aphis fabae) that is a common pest of agricultural crops.
- noun Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.
gnat — full definition
- noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
- noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.