Usually means: Predatory flies with slender bodies.
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  3. stiletto fly: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (stiletto fly)

▸ noun:  Any of the predatory flies in the family Therevidae

Similar:
stable fly, dance fly, long-legged fly, asteiid, robber fly, atelestid, picture-winged fly, drain fly, vinegar fly, stalk-eyed fly, more...

Types:
Royal Wulff, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams, Stimulator, Chernobyl Ant, more...

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Similar:
stable fly, dance fly, long-legged fly, asteiid, robber fly, atelestid, picture-winged fly, drain fly, vinegar fly, stalk-eyed fly, more...

Types:
Royal Wulff, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams, Stimulator, Chernobyl Ant, more...



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