Meaning of the word "hessian fly" in English
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hessian fly
US /ˈhɛʃən flaɪ/
UK /ˈhɛʃ.ən flaɪ/
Noun
a small, dark-winged fly (Mayetiola destructor) whose larvae are destructive pests of wheat and other cereal crops.
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The farmer lost a significant portion of his wheat crop due to the Hessian fly infestation.
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Controlling the Hessian fly is crucial for successful wheat cultivation.
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