"moth fly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moth flies [plural]
Etymology: The short, hairy body and wings give these flies a moth-like appearance. Head templates: {{en-noun}} moth fly (plural moth flies)
  1. A fly of the subfamily Psychodinae of the nematoceran family Psychodidae. Wikipedia link: moth fly Categories (lifeform): Dipterans

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