Blackfly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blackfly is a noun meaning A black or dark green aphid (Aphis fabae) that is a common pest of agricultural crops.
Meaning
A black or dark green aphid (Aphis fabae) that is a common pest of agricultural crops.
More Meanings
- Any of various small black bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae.
Example Sentences
According to Bonnie Louison, […] Axel made a mistake when she didn't consult western Massachusetts women about the time and place of the event. Louison said that Axel didn't realize that June is black fly season, that the area is in the grip of a severe drought, […]
Word Forms
- blackflies
- black fly
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include greenfly, blind-fly, greenbug, fruitfly, aphid, whitefly.
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