mosquito Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F99F ยท Emoji 11.0
What does the mosquito emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Mosquitoes are often associated with nuisance and disease transmission, so the ๐ฆ emoji is frequently used to express annoyance or frustration with bugs or summer weather, and it can also represent a pest or nuisance in a figurative sense, such as a person who is annoying or a problem that is persistent. Literally, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a mosquito, a type of small flying insect that feeds on the blood of animals and humans. In slang, the ๐ฆ emoji may be used to complain about a minor but persistent problem, like a mosquito buzzing around one's head. This emoji can also be used to talk about diseases like malaria or dengue fever that are transmitted by mosquitoes.
How the mosquito emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are common places to find the ๐ฆ emoji, often used in a lighthearted or humorous way to express frustration with summer bugs or to make a joke about a annoying situation. The tone is usually informal and playful, and the emoji is popular among younger generations who are active online. In comments and captions, the ๐ฆ emoji can add a touch of personality and whimsy to a post, and it may be used to poke fun at a situation or to express solidarity with others who are experiencing the same annoyance. On platforms like Instagram, the ๐ฆ emoji may be used in stories and posts about outdoor activities, like hiking or camping, to complain about the bugs.
mosquito emoji examples
- ugh I got eaten alive by mosquitoes at the park today ๐ฆ
- my little brother is being such a mosquito ๐ฆ always buzzing around and annoying me
How to copy the mosquito emoji
To use the mosquito emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F99F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about mosquito
Also known as
mosquito emoji on different platforms
How the mosquito emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



mosquito Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | mosquito |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F99F |
| Shortcode | :mosquito: |
| Emoji version | 11.0 |
| Unicode version | 11.0 |
mosquito Emoji FAQ
Mosquitoes are often associated with nuisance and disease transmission, so the ๐ฆ emoji is frequently used to express annoyance or frustration with bugs or summer weather, and it can also represent a pest or nuisance in a figurative sense, such as a person who is annoying or a problem that is persistent. Literally, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a mosquito, a type of small flying insect that feeds on the blood of animals and humans.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F99F, introduced in Emoji version 11.0 (Unicode 11.0). Its shortcode is :mosquito:.
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