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satellite fly

satellite fly noun: a type of small flesh fly (subfamily Miltogramminae) known for its unique habit of trailing closely behind female solitary bees and wasps in flight.

Noun

satellite fly (plural satellite flies)

  1. A type of small flesh fly (subfamily Miltogramminae) known for its unique habit of trailing closely behind female solitary bees and wasps in flight.

Forms of satellite fly

pluralsatellite flies

Questions about satellite fly

What does satellite fly mean?
Satellite fly means a type of small flesh fly (subfamily Miltogramminae) known for its unique habit of trailing closely behind female solitary bees and wasps in flight.
What part of speech is satellite fly?
Satellite fly is a noun.
What is the plural of satellite fly?
The plural of satellite fly is satellite flies.

Words near satellite fly in the dictionary

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