limosella

liːmoʊˈsɛlə, -ˈsɛlə

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small, delicate, and carnivorous flies, particularly a type of snipe fly

“The limosella was spotted near the lake, its delicate wings fluttering in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • dilov
  • nematopaga
  • snipe fly

Antonyms

  • beetle
  • large fly