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'''Mosquitoes''', also known as '''Moskitoes''', are a species of giant flying insect encountered frequently throughout the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. They are characterised by their huge, round eyes and prominent proboscises. Notable mosquitoes include [[Bzzit]] and [[Moskito]].

In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], [[Rayman]] first encounters Bzzit the pink mosquito in [[Anguish Lagoon]]. Rayman overcomes him in a brief boss battle (which is also the very first boss battle of the series), after which Bzzit becomes upset and starts to cry. Rayman takes pity on him and cheers him up, thus the two become friends. Bzzit then allows Rayman to ride on his back during the next phase of the level. Afterwards he is not seen again, but in the Atari Jaguar version he can be seen at the end of the game (after the credits) in an artwork depicting Rayman and his friends at a party celebrating the defeat of [[Mr Dark]], drinking what appears to be honey.  

In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', the expanded PlayStation 2 version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', the mosquito [[Bzzit]] returns and plays a role in the plot: [[Rayman]]'s visit to [[the Bayou]] is now a mission to rescue Bzzit, who has been captured by [[Robo-Pirate Army|the Pirates]] and held there. Bzzit must be rescued, as he is the only one who can take Rayman to the Lost Island, which is the location of [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] in this version. Once rescued, Bzzit can be found at a small boat by [[the Pier]]; in a 'ferryman'-like role reminiscent of that which he played in [[Rayman 1|the first game]], Bzzit brings the boat and Rayman to the Lost Island. ''Revolution'' also gives Bzzit dialogue for the first time; his voice is whiny and high-pitched. Some more light is also shed on Bzzit's personality; he is shown to be the friend of a [[baby Globox]].

The mosquitoes also appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' with redesigned appearances. They now possess visible mouths, hands, and feet and are colored purple and pink as opposed to yellow and grey. They usually appear in the last levels of each world (minus the revisted worlds and [[Mystical Pique]]) where they will offer Rayman and his friends rides to the next world. Their primary weapon is their proboscises which they can either shoot out of (similar to Bzzit in the Atari Jaguar version of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'') or use to inhale enemies then shoot them out. If the player is using a [[glute]] such as [[Globox]], [[Glombrox]] or [[Red Globox]],  a baby mosquito carries him as opposed to letting him ride on his back due his weight, temporarily enabling Globox to shoot out of his mouth and inhale enemies. They sometimes appear in hidden rooms with [[Electoon]] [[cage]]s as well.

The mosquitoes in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' are referred to as males, despite having visible teeth, which only female mosquitoes possess in real life.