horsefly

• Nom masculin désignant une grosse mouche rapide qui parasite les chevaux et dont la femelle pique et suce le sang de divers animaux.

A noun referring to a large, swift fly that is parasitic on horses and whose female sucks blood from various animals.

1. Biting insectB1formalscientific

   A large, stout fly of the family Tabanidae, the female of which feeds on the blood of mammals, especially horses, and causes painful bites.

   Taon

   • The horsefly landed on the horse's neck and began to bite.
   • We had to cover our skin because horseflies were swarming near the pond.
   • A single horsefly can lay hundreds of eggs near water.

   Synonymescleggadfly

2. Vermin to livestockB2formalmedical

   A winged insect that parasitizes horses and other livestock, causing irritation and sometimes transmitting diseases.

   Taon

   • Horseflies are known to cause significant stress to cattle and horses.
   • Farmers use special repellents to protect their animals from horseflies.
   • The presence of horseflies can reduce milk production in dairy cows.

   Synonymescleggadfly