HyperDic: flesh_fly

English > 1 sense of the expression flesh fly:
NOUNanimalflesh fly, Sarcophaga carnariafly whose larvae feed on carrion or the flesh of living animals
English > flesh fly: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningfly whose larvae feed on carrion or the flesh of living animals.
SynonymSarcophaga carnaria
Member ofSarcophaga, genus Sarcophagaflesh flies
Broaderflytwo-winged insects characterized by active flight

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