stable fly
A biting fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) that resembles a housefly but has a sharp proboscis; often found around livestock.
I was bitten by a stable fly at the ranch.
Stable flies cause harm to livestock.
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 蝿 (fly). Rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 蠅 (fly). Rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
From 刺し (sashi, 'stinging') + 蠅 (hae, 'fly'). The kanji 刺蝿/刺蠅 reflect this composition, but the word is usually written in kana.