Definition: Several species of the genus Simulium (family Simuliidae) that act as intermediate hosts (vectors) for the parasitic disease ONCHOCERCIASIS.
a family of flies, including black flies & buffalo gnats; /microbiol /parasitol /virol permitted; do not use /drug eff for insecticides: TN 111
Other names Simulium; Black Flies; Simuliums; Fly, Black; Flies, Black; Blackfly; Black Fly; Blackflies