(oscinella frit)
1Oscinella frit — Fritfliege Systematik Unterklasse: Fluginsekten (Pterygota) Überordnung: Neuflügler (Neoptera) Ordnung: Zweiflügler (Diptera) …
2frit fly — n. [< ? FRIT, from the glazed, shining appearance of the fly s body] any of a family (Chloropidae) of tiny dipterous flies whose larvae destroy grain, esp. a black species (Oscinella frit) …
3Oscinella — frit …
4frit fly — “ noun Etymology: origin unknown : a fly of the family Chloropidae (especially Oscinella frit) injurious to grain in Europe * * * a minute European fly, Oscinella frit, the larvae of which are serious pests of wheat and other cereals. [1880 85;… …
5frit fly — a minute European fly, Oscinella frit, the larvae of which are serious pests of wheat and other cereals. [1880 85; of obscure orig.] * * * ▪ insect also called chloropid fly any small fly of the family Chloropidae (order Diptera),… …
6frit fly — noun a very small black fly whose larvae are a serious pest of cereal crops and maize. [Oscinella frit.] Origin C19: from L. frit particle on an ear of corn …
7frit-fly — n. (pl. flies) a small fly, Oscinella frit, of which the larvae are destructive to cereals. Etymology: 19th c.: orig. unkn …
8Oscinella — sp. Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia …
9oscinella — ˌäsəˈnelə noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Latin oscin , oscen singing bird used in divination + ella : a genus of chloropid flies containing the frit fly …
10fritfly — frit fly n. Any of several small flies of the family Chloropidae, especially Oscinella frit, having larvae that are destructive to cereal plants such as oats and wheat. [Origin unknown.] * * * …
