Musca autumnalis

Pronunciation
/MUS-kah aw-tuh-MAH-lis/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Musca autumnalis
Plural
Musca autumnalis

Definition

A species of fly belonging to the genus Musca, commonly known as the face fly.

Etymology

Named after the Latin word 'autumnalis', meaning 'of or relating to autumn'.

Example

Musca autumnalis is a common pest of livestock and humans.

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