flesh fly

noun

Definition of flesh fly

: a dipteran fly whose maggots feed on flesh especially : any of a family (Sarcophagidae) of flies some of which cause myiasis

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Dung beetles, flesh flies and other carnivorous insects that eat dead flesh are attracted to the odor in the plant’s native Sumatra. — oregonlive.com, "Rare corpse flower now blooming, and stinking, for the next 24-to-48 hours in Vancouver," 15 July 2019 For just two days, the flower will emit the rotting corpse scent that, in the rainforest, attracts native carrion-consuming beetles and flesh flies that pollinate the tiny florets at its center to produce seed berries. — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Stinky 'corpse flower' set to bloom at botanic garden," 15 Sep. 2017

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flesh fly

noun

: a dipteran fly whose maggots feed on flesh especially : any of the family Sarcophagidae of flies some of which cause myiasis