anthomyia

/ˌænθəˈmaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flies in the family Sphaeroceridae.

“The entomologist studied the various species of anthomyia.”

2. noun

A type of fly in the family Sphaeroceridae.

“The garden was infested with anthomyia flies.”

Synonyms

  • fly
  • insect

Antonyms

  • vertebrate