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horse fly

/ˈhɔːrs flaɪ/

Tradução: Mosca grande e robusta da família Tabanidae, conhecida pela picada dolorosa e por atacar o gado e as pessoas, frequentemente encontrada perto da água ou em áreas rurais.

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/ˈhɔːrs flaɪ/B1formalscientific
  • ptMosca grande e robusta da família Tabanidae, conhecida pela picada dolorosa e por atacar o gado e as pessoas, frequentemente encontrada perto da água ou em áreas rurais.

A large, robust fly of the family Tabanidae, known for its painful bite and attraction to livestock and humans, often found near water or in rural areas.

  1. Large biting flyB1formal

    A large, robust fly of the family Tabanidae, known for its painful bite and attraction to livestock and humans.

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    • The horse fly bit him on the arm while he was hiking.
    • Farmers often use special repellents to protect their cattle from horse flies.
    • A horse fly can be identified by its large eyes and loud buzzing sound.