Meanings
nounmoth fly (plural moth flies)
plural moth flies
- A fly of the subfamily Psychodinae of the nematoceran family Psychodidae.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
The short, hairy body and wings give these flies a moth-like appearance.
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APA
moth fly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moth%20fly
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“moth fly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moth%20fly. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moth fly,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moth%20fly.
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