phorid
/ˈfɒrɪd/ /ˈfɔːrɪd/Entomology
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the family Phoridae, comprising small, swift-moving, dark-eyed flies (scuttle flies) with an arched thorax, resembling fruit flies.
noun
An insect of the family Phoridae; a scuttle fly.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Phora, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Phoridae, family name (J. Curtis British Entomol. VIII. Plate 437 (caption)).