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Midge

Any one of many small, delicate, long-legged flies of the Chironomus, and allied genera, which do not bite. Their larvae are usually aquatic.

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Gnat 76% connected

A blood-sucking dipterous fly, of the genus Culex, undergoing a metamorphosis in water. The females have a proboscis armed with needlelike organs for…

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Bite verb · 78% connection

To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple…

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Chalcid fly noun · 78% connection

any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injuriou…

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Chalcidfly noun · 78% connection

any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injuriou…

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Chough noun · 78% connection

A bird of the Crow family (Fregilus graculus) of Europe. It is of a black color, with a long, slender, curved bill and red legs; -- al…

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Dachshund noun · 78% connection

small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into bu…

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Daddy longlegs noun · 78% connection

long-legged slender flies that resemble large mosquitoes but do not bite

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Delicate adjective · 78% connection

Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; d…

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Dobson noun · 78% connection

large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait

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Ephemera noun · 78% connection

A genus of insects including the day flies, or ephemeral flies. See Ephemeral fly, under Ephemeral.

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Flea-bite noun · 78% connection

The bite of a flea, or the red spot caused by the bite.

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Fly verb · 78% connection

To move or pass swiftly; to hasten away; to circulate rapidly; as, a ship flies on the deep; a top flies around; rumor flies.

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Fly-bitten adjective · 78% connection

Marked by, or as if by, the bite of flies.

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Gall noun · 78% connection

An excrescence of any form produced on any part of a plant by insects or their larvae. They are most commonly caused by small Hymenopt…

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Gnaw verb · 78% connection

To bite, as something hard or tough, which is not readily separated or crushed; to bite off little by little, with effort; to wear or…

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Goose noun · 78% connection

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

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Haye noun · 78% connection

The Egyptian asp or cobra (Naja haje.) It is related to the cobra of India, and like the latter has the power of inflating its neck in…

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Knap verb · 78% connection

To bite; to bite off; to break short.

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Lacewing noun · 78% connection

Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and bri…

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