simuliid

/ˌsɪmjʊˈliːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fly in the family Simuliidae, also known as a water midge or snail fly.

“The simuliid larvae were a major nuisance in the local river ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • snail fly
  • water midge

Antonyms

  • dragonfly
  • horsefly