Definitions for black fly
black fly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. blackfly, black fly, buffalo gnatnoun

   small blackish stout-bodied biting fly having aquatic larvae; sucks the blood of birds as well as humans and other mammals

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1. Black fly

   A black fly or blackfly (sometimes called a buffalo gnat, turkey gnat, or white socks) is any member of the family Simuliidae of the Culicomorpha infraorder. It is related to the Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae, and Thaumaleidae. Over 2,200 species of black flies have been formally named, of which 15 are extinct. They are divided into two subfamilies: Parasimuliinae contains only one genus and four species; Simuliinae contains all the rest. Over 1,800 of the species belong to the genus Simulium.Most black flies gain nourishment by feeding on the blood of mammals, including humans, although the males feed mainly on nectar. They are usually small, black or gray, with short legs, and antennae. They are a common nuisance for humans, and many U.S. states have programs to suppress the black fly population. They spread several diseases, including river blindness in Africa (Simulium damnosum and S. neavei) and the Americas (S. callidum and S. metallicum in Central America, S. ochraceum in Central and South America).

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1. black fly

   Black fly is a small insect belonging to the family Simuliidae, which contains more than 2,000 species across the world. They are known for their biting habits, primarily feasting on the blood of humans and other animals, and in some instances transmit diseases via their bite. Black flies are typically 1–5 mm long, black or grey in color, and are usually found near bodies of water where they lay their eggs.

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1. Black fly

   A black fly is any member of the family Simuliidae of the Culicomorpha infraorder. They are related to the Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae, and Thaumaleidae. Over 1,800 species of black flies are known. Most species belong to the immense genus Simulium. Most black flies gain nourishment by feeding on the blood of mammals, including humans, although the males feed mainly on nectar. They are usually small, black or gray, with short legs, and antennae. They are a common nuisance for humans, and many US states have programs to suppress the black fly population. They spread several diseases, including river blindness in Africa and the Americas.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of black fly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of black fly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Fly
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4. ^ Wikidata
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