buffalo gnat

• M Osca pequeña y hematófaga del género Simulium, conocida por su picadura dolorosa y frecuente cerca de ríos y arroyos. También llamada mosca negra.

A small, blood-sucking fly of the genus Simulium, known for its painful bite and often found near rivers and streams. It is also called a black fly.

1. Small biting insectB2formal

   A small, blood-sucking fly of the family Simuliidae, known for its painful bite and often found near rivers and streams.

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   • We were swarmed by buffalo gnats during our hike near the river.
   • Buffalo gnat bites can cause severe itching and swelling.
   • Farmers often complain about buffalo gnats bothering their livestock.