corycia

/kɒˈrɪsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungus gnats, particularly Corycia smithii, which is a type of fly that is known to cause damage to plants.

“The gardener noticed that a corycia infestation had destroyed a large portion of the garden.”

Synonyms

  • fungus gnat
  • plant pest

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • plant protector