shadflies

[US]/ˈʃædˌflaɪz/
[UK]/ˈʃædˌflaɪz/

Translation

n.plural of shadfly; any of various mayflies that appear in great numbers; loot; stolen goods (slang/homophone interpretation of provided source)

Phrases & Collocations

shadflies swarm

shadflies emerging

shadflies season

shadflies hatching

shadflies mate

shadflies flying

shadflies dying

shadflies rise

shadflies appear

shadflies cluster

Example Sentences

shadflies emerge from the river in massive swarms during early summer.

streetlights attract thousands of shadflies on warm, humid evenings.

the life cycle of shadflies is surprisingly short above water.

locals use brooms to sweep away piles of dead shadflies.

fish feed aggressively on shadflies near the surface of the lake.

shadflies are often confused with other aquatic insects like mayflies.

business owners dread the annual shadfly invasion every year.

shadflies do not bite or sting despite their large numbers.

strong winds blew clouds of shadflies across the parking lot.

cleaning crews worked all night to remove the shadfly mess.

a thick layer of shadflies covered the sidewalks near the bridge.

the sudden appearance of shadflies signals the change of seasons.

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