In the book, Zzzng! Zzzng! Zzzng! A Yoruba Tale, by Phylis Gersahtor, Ear, Arm, and Leg refuse to marry Mosquito. She shows that she is not to be ignored.

Mosquitos are not well liked by a lot of people. Mosquitos suck our blood and leave behind an itchy bump when they are done. Many mosquitos also carry diseases like malaria and yellow fever and can trasmit these diseases to humans.