agromyza

/ˌæɡroʊˈmaɪzə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flies in the family Agromyzidae.

“The researcher studied the behavior of agromyzas in the agricultural field.”

2. noun

A genus of flies often referred to as the ‘leaf-mining flies’.

“The garden was infested with agromyzas that were damaging the crops.”

Synonyms

  • dipteran
  • leaf-mining fly

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly