The Importance of Mosquito Control Did you know that mosquitoes are considered flies? They belong to the order called Diptera. Like other flies, mosquitoes have a mobile head, two large compound eyes, and a single pair of wings. While species vary regarding size, all mosquitoes are marked by slender bodies with long legs and antennae. They also have mouthparts designed for piercing and sucking. in Public bookmarkswith mosquito-controlby 6 users