gallfly
US /ˈɡɔːl.flaɪ/
UK /ˈɡɔːl.flaɪ/
名詞
癭蜂, 癭蚊
a small insect, typically a wasp, that lays its eggs in plants, causing the formation of galls (abnormal growths)
範例:
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The oak tree was covered in galls, indicating the presence of gallflies.
橡樹上佈滿了蟲癭,表明有癭蜂的存在。
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Some species of gallfly are highly specific to certain plant hosts.
某些種類的癭蜂對特定的植物宿主具有高度特異性。
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