especially: any of a family (Sarcophagidae) of flies some of which cause myiasis
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebDung beetles, flesh flies and other carnivorous insects that eat dead flesh are attracted to the odor in the plant’s native Sumatra.oregonlive.com, 15 July 2019 For just two days, the flower will emit the rotting corpse scent that, in the rainforest, attracts native carrion-consuming beetles and flesh flies that pollinate the tiny florets at its center to produce seed berries. Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 Sep. 2017
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
flesh fly
noun
: a dipteran fly whose maggots feed on flesh
especially: any of the family Sarcophagidae of flies some of which cause myiasis