Hessian fly en · NOUN
Etymology
The fly was thought to have been accidentally imported into North America by Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Meanings
- Mayetiola destructor, a species of fly that is a significant pest of cereal crops.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessian flies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
fi hesseninsääski (Mayetiola destructor) · da hessisk galmyg (Mayetiola destructor) · et viljasääsk (Mayetiola destructor) · sv korngallmygga (Mayetiola destructor) · sv hessisk fluga (Mayetiola destructor)