Hessian fly
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Etymology
The fly was thought to have been accidentally imported into North America by Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Noun
Hessian fly (plural Hessian flies)
- Mayetiola destructor, a species of fly that is a significant pest of cereal crops.
Synonyms
Translations
Mayetiola destructor
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