Winged biters [SOUTH AMERICA] (10)

I believe the answer is:

mosquitoes

(Other definitions for mosquitoes that I've seen before include "Flies" , "Bearers of malaria" , "Irritating fliers" , "Carriers of disease" , "Malaria carriers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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