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Flesh Fly (Noun)

Meaning

Fly whose larvae feed on carrion or the flesh of living animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • A flesh fly can often be found near a decaying animal, an ideal place for its larvae to feed and develop.
  • The presence of flesh flies near the wound was indicative of the disease spreading rapidly under the skin of the infected animal.
  • Flesh flies thrive in warm weather as it allows them to multiply rapidly and increase their chances of finding a suitable food source for their larvae.
  • Farmers know the dangers that flesh flies pose to their livestock, often leading to serious infections if left unchecked.
  • Vets and animal handlers exercise extreme caution around open wounds because of the risk of attracting flesh flies.

Synonyms

  • Sarcophaga Carnaria
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