buffalo gnat

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Noun buffalo gnat has 1 sense

blackfly, black fly, buffalo gnat - small blackish stout-bodied biting fly having aquatic larvae; sucks the blood of birds as well as humans and other mammals
--₁ is a kind of gnat
--₁ is a member of Simulium, genus Simulium

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Buffalo Gnat

Noun

Sense 1: A small, biting fly of the genus Simulium found in North America.

Example Sentence: I had to wear a net over my face to protect myself from buffalo gnats while hiking in the forest.

Noun

Sense 2: Any of various small biting flies related to mosquitoes found near bodies of water.

Example Sentence: The campsite near the lake was infested with buffalo gnats, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities.

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