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deer fly
noun
any of several tabanid flies of the genus Chrysops, the female of which is a vector of tularemia in deer, livestock, and humans.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deer fly1
Example Sentences
Health authorities say it’s believed the illness was the result of a bite from an infected deer fly.
A notable and occasional exception is one species of deer fly, Chrysops discalis, which can spread tularemia, also known as rabbit fever.
It can also be transmitted to humans through deer fly and tick bites and by eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
There was deer fly season, mosquito season, greenhead fly season.
Thus the beavers grow more scarce, and deer fly farther back; yet after I have reserved skins for my mantle and the clothing of my wife, I will exchange the rest.
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