Definition
Sand flies are tiny, blood-sucking insects found in warm climates. They're smaller than mosquitoes and their bite can be super itchy 😖. Unlike houseflies, they don't buzz around your food, but they can transmit diseases. Imagine them as the ninjas of the insect world, silently attacking and leaving an irritating reminder. They are vectors of diseases like leishmaniasis. Their larvae live in soil, often near vegetation. Wearing insect repellent is the best way to avoid their bites.