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psychodid

/ˈsaɪ.kə.dɪd/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una mosca de la familia Psychodidae, que incluye moscas pequeñas, a menudo peludas, que suelen encontrarse en ambientes húmedos.

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/ˈsaɪ.kə.dɪd/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa una mosca de la familia Psychodidae, que incluye moscas pequeñas, a menudo peludas, que suelen encontrarse en ambientes húmedos.

A noun referring to a fly belonging to the family Psychodidae, which includes small, often hairy flies commonly found in damp environments.

  1. Moth fly or drain flyC2formalscientific

    A small, hairy fly belonging to the family Psychodidae, often found near drains, sewage, or damp environments.

    esMosca de la humedad

    • The bathroom was infested with psychodids breeding in the drain.
    • Psychodids are often mistaken for tiny moths due to their fuzzy appearance.
    • Entomologists study psychodids because some species can transmit diseases.