Definitions

1. noun

A member of the fly family Anthomyiidae, which includes the genus Anthomyia and the genus Pegomya.

“The entomologist spent years studying the various anthomyiids found in the region.”

2. noun

A type of fly, especially one of the genus Anthomyia or Pegomya.

“The anthomyiid infestation in the kitchen was causing a lot of problems.”