horsefly (Meaning)
horsefly (n)
winged fly parasitic on horses
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
horsefly (n.)
Any dipterous fly of the family Tabanidae, that stings horses, and sucks their blood.
The horse tick or forest fly (Hippobosca).
Synonyms & Antonyms of horsefly
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horsefly Sentence Examples
- The relentless horsefly pursued the horse, its sharp mouthparts ready to inflict a painful bite.
- As we rode through the meadow, horseflies swarmed around our mounts, buzzing incessantly.
- The horsefly's tiny size belied its formidable annoyance, leaving riders and horses alike in discomfort.
- The farmer erected horsefly traps in his fields, hoping to reduce the number of pests tormenting his livestock.
- The horsefly's bite caused the horse to flinch and rear, disrupting the rider's concentration.
- Horseflies are known to transmit diseases, including tularemia and anthrax, to both humans and animals.
- The horsefly's exoskeleton is remarkably durable, allowing it to withstand slaps and light blows.
- Some species of horseflies exhibit a preference for biting specific parts of the body, such as the legs or neck.
- The female horsefly requires a blood meal in order to produce eggs, making it a nuisance to horses and other grazing animals.
- Scientists are developing new methods to control horsefly populations, such as biological control and the use of natural repellents.
FAQs About the word horsefly
winged fly parasitic on horses, large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animalsAny dipterous fly of the family Tabanidae, that stings horses,
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The relentless horsefly pursued the horse, its sharp mouthparts ready to inflict a painful bite.
As we rode through the meadow, horseflies swarmed around our mounts, buzzing incessantly.
The horsefly's tiny size belied its formidable annoyance, leaving riders and horses alike in discomfort.
The farmer erected horsefly traps in his fields, hoping to reduce the number of pests tormenting his livestock.
