HORN FLY
\hˈɔːn flˈa͡ɪ], \hˈɔːn flˈaɪ], \h_ˈɔː_n f_l_ˈaɪ]\
Definitions of HORN FLY
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small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
By Princeton University
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small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A family of the order DIPTERA with over 700 species. Important species that may be mechanical vectors of disease include Musca domesticus (HOUSEFLIES), Musca autumnalis (face fly), Stomoxys calcitrans (stable fly), Haematobia irritans (horn fly) and Fannia spp.
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