louse fly
Definition
Noun: 1. A bloodsucking fly: A small, wingless or short-winged fly that is an external parasite, feeding on the blood of birds and mammals. It belongs to the family Hippoboscidae and is also commonly known as a "keds" or "flat fly."
Usage
- The louse fly is often found clinging to the feathers of birds or the fur of mammals.
- After handling the injured pigeon, she discovered a louse fly on her sleeve.
- Unlike true lice, a louse fly is a type of fly that has adapted to a parasitic lifestyle.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in entomology and veterinary science to describe these specific ectoparasites.
- "Louse fly infestation" refers to a condition where an animal host is parasitized by multiple louse flies.
Variants and Related Words
- Ked (n): Another common name for a louse fly, especially those parasitic on sheep (sheep ked) or deer.
- Hippoboscid (n): The formal scientific term for a fly belonging to the family Hippoboscidae.
- Parasitic fly (n): A broader descriptive term that includes louse flies.
Synonyms
- Parasitic fly
- Ked
- Hippoboscid
Related Phrases
- Sheep ked (): A specific, wingless species of louse fly that infests sheep.
- Pigeon fly (): A common louse fly species found on pigeons.
Noun
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bloodsucking dipterous fly parasitic on birds and mammals
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