warbleflies - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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warbleflies (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈwɔːr.bəl.flaɪz/

Meaning and Usage

The term "warbleflies" refers to certain species of flies, particularly those belonging to the family Hypodermatidae, that are known for their larvae, which can infest livestock and other mammals. The larvae typically develop under the skin, causing a condition known as "warbles" in affected animals, where the skin produces a bump due to the presence of the larvae. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is primarily encountered in scientific or veterinary contexts, making it more common in written texts than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

  1. Warbleflies can cause significant damage to livestock by infesting them with their larvae. Las moscas warble pueden causar un daño significativo al ganado al infestarles con sus larvas.

  2. The veterinarian explained how to treat animals affected by warbleflies effectively. El veterinario explicó cómo tratar eficazmente a los animales afectados por las moscas warble.

  3. During the summer months, farmers must be vigilant against warbleflies that can affect their cattle. Durante los meses de verano, los agricultores deben estar atentos a las moscas warble que pueden afectar a su ganado.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "warbleflies" itself does not feature heavily in idiomatic expressions, the nature of the word's imagery can inspire related phrases. Here are a few idiomatic expressions of interest related to flies and pests:

  1. "The fly in the ointment"
  2. In any project, the competition can be the fly in the ointment if not managed properly. En cualquier proyecto, la competencia puede ser el punto negativo si no se gestiona adecuadamente.

  3. "Caught between a rock and a hard place"

  4. When handling issues with warbleflies and customer complaints, the farmer felt caught between a rock and a hard place. Al manejar problemas con las moscas warble y las quejas de los clientes, el granjero se sintió atrapado entre la espada y la pared.

  5. "Fly off the handle"

  6. The farmer nearly flew off the handle when he saw the devastation caused by warbleflies in his herd. El agricultor casi se salió de sus casillas al ver la devastación causada por las moscas warble en su ganado.

Etymology

The term "warble" comes from the Old English term werb, wyrb which means to "turn or twist" and it reflects the behavior of the larvae moving under the skin of the infected animal. The modern usage of "warble" in reference to the fly larvae emerged in the 19th century. The suffix "-flies" denotes a plural form, relating to its classification as a type of insect.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Botfly (specifically for certain types of warbleflies) - Larval fly

Antonyms: - Adult fly (referring to the mature form as opposed to the larval stage causing the infestation).

In summary, "warbleflies" denotes a specific group of flies associated with veterinary concern, primarily in the context of livestock, and has a specialized use in both medical and agricultural literature.



25-07-2024