gallfly
gallfly · gallflies
Synonym of gall waspSynonym of gall wasp.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of gall wasp.
More definitions
- any of various insects that deposit their eggs in plants causing galls in which the larvae feed
- fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
- small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants
Origin
From gall + fly.From gall + fly.
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Forms
plural: gallfliesSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants:gall midgegall gnat
- small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants:gall waspcynipid waspcynipid gall wasp