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black fly
or black·fly (blăk′flī′)n.
Any of various small, dark-colored biting flies of the family Simuliidae, the larvae of which attach to rocks in streams and other flowing waters. Also called buffalo gnat.
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blackfly
(ˈblækˌflaɪ)n, pl -flies
(Animals) a black aphid, Aphis fabae, that infests beans, sugar beet, and other plants. Also called: bean aphid
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Noun | 1. | ![]() aphid - any of various small plant-sucking insects Aphis, genus Aphis - type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables |
2. | ![]() gnat - any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies genus Simulium, Simulium - type genus of the Simuliidae: blackflies |
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