Frit Fly

Pronunciation
/FRIT FLY/
Category
Pest
Singular
Frit fly
Plural
Frit flies

Definition

A small black fly (Oscinella frit) that feeds on cereal crops, especially in Europe.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Os', meaning 'mouth', and 'Cinis', meaning 'ash', referring to its feeding habits.

Example

Frit flies are considered a serious pest in European cereal production.

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