cecidomyian

/sɛˌsɪdəˈmaɪən/ CE-si-do-my-uhn

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the order Diptera, specifically the family Cecidomyiidae, which includes gall midges.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of various cecidomyian species in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • dipteran
  • gall midge

Antonyms

  • bee
  • butterfly