Nycteribiidae

Pronunciation
/nik-ter-uh-BYE-i-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Nycteribiid
Plural
Nycteribiidae

Definition

A family of blood-feeding ectoparasitic flies, commonly known as bat flies.

Full guide

Read the full Nycteribiidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

Named after the Greek words 'nyx' (meaning night) and 'terebein' (a term related to boring or drilling, although this part is less clear).

Example

Nycteribiidae are found worldwide and primarily associate with bats.

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