sandfly
noun
any of several small, bloodsucking, dipterous insects of the family Psychodidae that are vectors of several diseases of humans.
sandflies
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pluralof sandfly.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A surge in cases among migrant workers at a quarry site in Mandera last year led authorities to restrict movement at dusk and dawn when sandflies are most active.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
He jokes that the biggest challenge he faced on “Castaways” was “sharks, sandflies and millennials,” including one of his fellow competitors.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
In the region’s brief summer, sandflies and other biting insects make the most of the warmth by exploding in population and feeding on black bears, wolves and humans.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 26, 2019
The pet-disease watch list includes infections spread by the growing populations of mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies and fleas, such as heartworm, lungworm, Lyme disease and leishmaniasis.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
“If you’re not going in, Crow, the sandflies are,” Mrs. Aaronson said.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
