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psychodid

psychodid

9.9
A small moth-like fly often found near drains and damp places
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪkoʊˌdɪd/
  • Specialized
: psicodido
  • You can often find psychodid flies near bathroom drains and other moist locations.

Examples

  • The psychodid is often found in damp areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

  • The larvae of a psychodid can thrive in decaying organic matter.

  • Researchers discovered a new psychodid species in the tropical rainforest.

  • I spotted a psychodid near the sink.

  • Many psychodids can be found in damp areas.

  • The psychodid is commonly seen buzzing around stagnant water in the backyard.

  • A psychodid was resting on the window sill after coming in from the rain.

Surface Forms

psychodid singular
psychodids plural

Morphology

psychodid = Psychodidae (opaque) = psychod + id

Formed by a taxonomic stem (psychod-) plus the zoological suffix '-id' to mean a member of the family Psychodidae; this formation is specialist and not guessable by an average learner.

Etymology

Psychodid comes from the insect family name Psychodidae, from the Greek root psyche, which meant 'butterfly' or 'soul', because these tiny flies look like little moths. So a psychodid is a 'moth-like' fly often found in drains and other damp places.