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sandfly

/ˈsændflaɪ/

Translations

sandflynoun

sandflies

/ˈsændflaɪ/

москит

The sandfly is known for transmitting diseases like leishmaniasis.

Москит известен тем, что переносит такие заболевания, как лейшманиоз.

Synonyms

biting midge

no-see-um

punkie

sandflyadjective

/ˈsænd.flaɪ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., sandfly fever, sandfly control).

Definitions

sandflynoun

Any of various small, blood-sucking flies, especially of the subfamily Phlebotominae (family Psychodidae) or the family Ceratopogonidae, some species of which transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis.

Sandflies thrive in humid environments and can transmit leishmaniasis to humans and animals.

sandflyadjective

Relating to, caused by, or designed to combat sandflies.

The researchers developed a new sandfly repellent lotion.