Black Fly (Noun)
Meaning
Small blackish stout-bodied biting fly having aquatic larvae; sucks the blood of birds as well as humans and other mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The black fly population near the lake was notorious for its aggressive biting behavior during the summer months.
- Black flies are known to transmit various diseases to humans and animals through their bites.
- The hikers applied insect repellent to protect themselves from the swarms of black flies in the area.
- Birds and small mammals are often plagued by black flies that feed on their blood.
- The presence of black flies near the river was a clear indication of the water's poor quality and pollution.