haematobia irritans

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Noun haematobia irritans has 1 sense

horn fly, Haematobia irritans - small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
--₁ is a kind of fly
--₁ is a member of Haematobia, genus Haematobia

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Term: Haematobia irritans

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An irritating fly species commonly known as horn fly.

Sample Sentence: The haematobia irritans is a significant pest for cattle, causing economic losses due to blood loss and stress.

Related Products: Horn Fly Traps, Livestock Insecticides

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to something related to or caused by haematobia irritans.

Sample Sentence: The veterinarian identified the haematobia irritans infestation as the cause of the cattle's skin irritation.

Related Products: Cattle Insecticides, Livestock Fly Tags

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A local plant species commonly known as haematobia irritans.

Sample Sentence: The haematobia irritans grows abundantly in the coastal regions of our town.

Related Products: Plant Identification Guides, Gardening Tools

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