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What is another word for Sandflies?

Pronunciation: [sˈandfla͡ɪz] (IPA)

Sandflies are small biting insects that are commonly found in sandy areas, especially near the beach. However, depending on the region and the species, these insects may also be known by a variety of other names. Some synonyms for the word "sandflies" include "no-see-ums," "punkies," "biting midges," "sand gnats," "moose flies," "black flies," "chitra," and "pappataci." Regardless of the name they go by, sandflies can be a nuisance and can cause itchy, painful bites that can lead to infection. If you're planning a trip to a sandy area, it's important to take precautions and protect yourself from these pesky insects.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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I should probably have let the fire out, and the smoke from that was at all events useful to keep mosquitoes and Sandflies somewhat at bay.
"Adventures in Australia"
W.H.G. Kingston
Although cards were shuffled and dice were thrown at the Black Bull, when the rush-lights flickered in the windows after the sales, and the little fires of cow-dung-lighted before the doors of the houses to keep away the Sandflies and mosquitoes-glowed in the dusk, sending up faint wreaths of blue smoke, Mrs. Mary Ann Hegarty threw open her parlour, and there was dancing in it until the small hours.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Nor were we wrong in our conjecture, for no sooner were we wrapped in our blankets, and the lights out, than the enemy, mosquitoes and Sandflies-for the latter of which Santubong is famous-attacked us in myriads.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt

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