Sand fly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of various small dipterous flies; bloodsucking females can transmit sandfly fever and leishmaniasis
    Phlebotomus papatasii; sandfly.

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Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.), any one of several species of small dipterous flies of the genus Simulium, abounding on sandy shores, especially Simulium nocivum of the United States. They are very troublesome on account of their biting habits. Called also no-see-um, punky, and midge.

Webster 1913