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Flesh Fly

Definition:

A flesh fly refers to any fly of the family Sarcophagidae, which are attracted to decaying flesh and are commonly found near carrion or rotting material. They are known for their reddish eyes and gray or black thorax.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Noun

A type of fly belonging to the family Sarcophagidae, often found near rotting flesh or carrion.

Examples:

Noun:

• The flesh flies were swarming around the dead animal carcass.
• He studied the behavior and life cycle of flesh flies for his research project.

Related Products:

To learn more about flesh flies and their behavior, you may consider the following books available on Amazon:

• Nature Guide: Flesh Flies
• Introduction to Entomology: Flesh Flies
• Flesh Fly Lifecycle: An In-depth Analysis