BLACK FLY Meaning and
Definition
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A black fly refers to a tiny insect belonging to the family Simuliidae, known for its small size and dark coloration. These flies are commonly found near bodies of freshwater such as rivers, streams, and lakes, and are notorious for their painful bites. Black flies are characterized by their small size, usually ranging from 1 to 5mm in length, and their humpbacked appearance.
The females of black flies are the biting culprits, as they require a blood meal to reproduce. While they may seem harmless individually, black flies can be aggressive and form large swarms, causing nuisance and inconvenience to humans and animals alike. The bites of black flies can be painful, resulting in itching, swelling, and, in some cases, allergic reactions.
Being an integral part of the ecosystem, black flies also serve as a food source for many aquatic organisms, including fish and birds. They play a role in pollination and nutrient cycling, yet their population control is essential to prevent overabundance.
In some regions, black flies are also known as buffalo gnats, turkey gnats, or simply "no-see-ums" due to their small size. Various control measures including the use of insecticides, larvicides, or physical barriers are employed to mitigate their nuisance and health concerns associated with their bites.
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• Buffalo gnat, sand fly, a biting dipterous insect of the genus Simulium.
• Buffalo gnat, a species of Simulium.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for BLACK FLY
- blacfly
- blackfy
- vlack fly
- nlack fly
- hlack fly
- glack fly
- bkack fly
- bpack fly
- boack fly
- blzck fly
- blsck fly
- blwck fly
- blqck fly
- blaxk fly
- blavk fly
- blafk fly
- bladk fly
- blacj fly
- blacm fly
- blacl fly
Etymology of BLACK FLY
The word "black fly" is a compound noun derived from the combination of the adjective "black" and the noun "fly".
The term "black" is derived from the Old English word "blæc", which dates back to the Early Middle English period. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word "blakkaz" and is also related to other Germanic languages such as German "schwarz" and Dutch "zwart".
The word "fly" comes from the Old English word "fleoge" and is connected to the Proto-Germanic word "fleugan". Similar words are found in other Germanic languages such as German "Fliege" and Dutch "vlieg".
Therefore, "black fly" refers to a type of fly that is dark or black in color.
Similar spelling words for BLACK FLY
- black bass,
- black spot,
- blackbody,
- black birch,
- black bryony,
- black flag,
- black pine,
- black bead,
- block off,
- black forest,
- black book,
- black buck,
- black bread,
- black pea,
- blackberry,
- black friar,
- black bile,
- black poplar,
- blackball,
- black bean,
- blackbuck,
- blackpoll,
- black belt,
- blackfly,
- block plane,
- black weevil,
- black beech,
- black opal,
- black fox,
- blackpool,
- black box,
- black bear,
- black vomit,
- black body,
- black bream,
- black bee,
- black sheep.
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