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sand fly

/ˈsænd flaɪ/

翻译: 一种小型吸血昆虫,属于白蛉属(Phlebotomus)或罗蛉属(Lutzomyia),生活在热带和亚热带地区,以传播利什曼病等疾病而闻名。

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/ˈsænd flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种小型吸血昆虫,属于白蛉属(Phlebotomus)或罗蛉属(Lutzomyia),生活在热带和亚热带地区,以传播利什曼病等疾病而闻名。

A small, blood-sucking fly of the genus Phlebotomus or Lutzomyia, found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for transmitting diseases such as leishmaniasis.

  1. Small biting insectB2formal

    A tiny, blood-sucking fly found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for transmitting diseases like leishmaniasis.

    zh白蛉

    • Sand flies are most active at dawn and dusk.
    • Travelers to the region are advised to use insect repellent to avoid sand fly bites.
    • The doctor diagnosed the skin ulcer as a result of a sand fly bite.