blackfly
nounUK /ˈblækflaɪ/
US /ˈblækflaɪ/
A blackfly is a tiny dark fly that bites people and animals.
A blackfly landed on my arm and bit me.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small black aphid that damages plants.
Blackfly covered the young bean plants.
3. Any of various small dark flies.
The pond was buzzing with blackflies.
4. A dark-colored fly used in fishing.
He tied a blackfly onto his line.