deer flies
Painful summer pests
Deer flies are biting flies that attack mammals, especially around the head and shoulders.
They're smaller than horse flies but equally persistent, circling their targets before landing to feed on blood.
The painful bites leave welts.
The deer flies were relentless on the hiking trail.
Pest takeover situation
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- swarmMass of moving insects
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
permethrin · trap · control · eradication · seasonal · summer · wetlands · marshes
infestation
Pest takeover situation
DEET · permethrin · trap · control · eradication · seasonal · summer · wetlands · marshes · persistent
bloodmeal
Dried, powdered animal protein
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
swelling · itching · puncture · welts · saliva · feeding · allergic · reaction · histamine · inflammation
vector
Quantity with direction
- transmissionSending of information
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
deer fliesmosquitoes
Blood-drinking flying insects
butterflies · hoverflies · dragonflies · crane flies · mayflies
deer flieshoneybees
Colonial insects producing wax
ladybugs · butterflies · lacewings · parasitic wasps · pollinators