also called picture-winged fly any species of insect belonging to the family Otitidae (order Diptera). The wings are spotted or banded with black, brown, or yellow. These small flies are common in moist places. Little is known about their larvae; some are parasites, and some are plant feeders that may damage cultivated plants.
OTITID FLY
Meaning of OTITID FLY in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012