phorid fly
A small fly of the family Phoridae; often called a humpbacked fly or scuttle fly. The Japanese name literally means 'flea fly'.
Phorid flies gather on rotten fruit.
Phorid fly larvae grow in damp soil.
Usually written in katakana as a biological name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 蚤 (flea) and 蝿 (fly); rarely used in practice.
Alternate kanji spelling with 蠅 (fly); also rare.
Compound of 蚤 (のみ, 'flea') + 蝿 (はえ, 'fly'), referring to the insect's flea-like appearance or behavior. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.