Streblidae
- Pronunciation
- /streh-BLI-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Streblid
- Plural
- Streblidae
Definition
A family of parasitic flies that primarily infest bats, feeding on their blood.
Full guide
Read the full Streblidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'streblos', meaning 'twisted', and '-idae', a suffix indicating a family.
Example
Streblidae are commonly found within bat colonies, where they cling to their hosts and feed on blood.