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The character 蚋 is structured as a phonosemantic compound, combining the insect radical 虫 with the phonetic component 内 to denote small biting insects like blackflies or midges. Its etymology traces back to classical Chinese usage, where it consistently identified such pests, and the character's form has seen only minor orthographic variations over time. The meaning of 蚋 has not undergone significant change, remaining specifically associated with these insects without broadening or narrowing in scope.