Our planet is a storehouse of life and treasures. The species of life forms present on earth comprise of animals, birds, insects, and above all, man. The myriad of life that surrounds us is overwhelming and so is the little sand fly. Tiny as it is, the sand fly has more names and references than any human does. It is recognized across the continents and the official carriers of the disease Phlebotomus.
The sand fly is a colloquial name for a species of flying and blood sucking diperan that is commonly seen in sandy areas. In the United States of America, the term 'sand fly' is also used to refer to horse flies or 'greenheads' or to members of the genus ceratopogonidae. These flies are also called sandfleas, no-see-ums, sand gnats and punkies. Essentially, any fly found on a beach or sandy mound is referred to as a "sand fly". Some of these insects do not bite and are a kind of midge. They are basically kept away from for the fear that they are most likely to carry disease and infection. Nevertheless, the biting variety or not, children must be protected from these insects for obvious reasons and the fact that they would stand helpless in battling the swift creatures.
The sand fly is a colloquial name for a species of flying and blood sucking diperan that is commonly seen in sandy areas. In the United States of America, the term 'sand fly' is also used to refer to horse flies or 'greenheads' or to members of the genus ceratopogonidae. These flies are also called sandfleas, no-see-ums, sand gnats and punkies. Essentially, any fly found on a beach or sandy mound is referred to as a "sand fly". Some of these insects do not bite and are a kind of midge. They are basically kept away from for the fear that they are most likely to carry disease and infection. Nevertheless, the biting variety or not, children must be protected from these insects for obvious reasons and the fact that they would stand helpless in battling the swift creatures.
