Blackfly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Blackish aphid that infests e.g. beans and sugar beets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blackfly infestation devastated the sugar beet crop in the region.
- To combat the effects of the blackfly, farmers applied targeted pesticides to their beans.
- Researchers studied the life cycle of the blackfly to better understand how to control its spread.
- The blackfly's ability to transmit plant viruses has severe consequences for agricultural production.
- The farmer implemented an integrated pest management strategy to minimize the impact of the blackfly on her crops.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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 blackfly population near the lake was notorious for its aggressive biting behavior during the summer months.
- Blackflies are known to transmit diseases such as river blindness and leprosy to humans through their bites.
- While hiking in the woods, the group encountered a swarm of blackflies that relentlessly pursued them.
- The presence of blackflies near the farm was a nuisance to both the livestock and the farmers themselves.
- In some regions, blackflies are considered a significant pest due to their role in spreading disease and their painful bites.