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.
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.