Nope, they're definitely mozzies. As a seasoned hunter of the species, I can confirm that. Though, seriously, apparently they were mentioned in literature/writings as being in England since like the 1400s. Or something. So Wiki tells me.

They're that bad here that I have a mind to get the pond filled in. >:O

I promise I'll behave in class. Well, until they show that videotape of the little girl asking for milk over and over again. ROFL!