Hessian fly

/ˌhɛʃən flaɪ/
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Other forms: Hessian flies

Definitions of Hessian fly
  1. noun
    small fly whose larvae damage wheat and other grains
    synonyms: Mayetiola destructor
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    type of:
    gall gnat, gall midge, gallfly
    fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
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