coffin fly en · NOUN
Etymology
Both phorid flies are called "coffin flies" because they can be found in coffins, being able to detect buried corpses and crawl through soil to reach them.
Meanings
- The scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris, an omnivorous fly which eeds on plants (nectar) as well as carrion.
- The fly Conicera tibialis, which feeds on carrion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coffin flies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |