Sciomyzidae

Pronunciation
/sigh-oh-MY-zee-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Sciomyzidae
Plural
Sciomyzidae

Definition

A family of flies known as marsh flies or snail-killing flies, often characterized by their larval stages preying on snails and slugs.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'sio' (meaning 'snail') and 'myzo' (meaning 'to suck').

Example

Sciomyzidae flies are often used in biocontrol due to their predation on pest snails.

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