Bat flies
- Pronunciation
- /bat flies/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Bat fly
- Plural
- Bat flies
Definition
Common name for members of the families Nycteribiidae and Streblidae, parasitic flies that live in the fur of bats.
Etymology
From their association with bats.
Example
Bat flies are often found on bats roosting in caves.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Bat flies are highly specialized for living on bats and are often wingless.