Face flies
plural noun
1.
flies (musca autumnalis) that attack cattle, feeding off their eye secretions
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[feys-lis] /ˈfeɪs lɪs/ adjective 1. without a : a faceless apparition. 2. lacking personal distinction or identity: a faceless mob. 3. unidentified or unidentifiable; concealing one’s identity: a faceless kidnapper. /ˈfeɪslɪs/ adjective 1. without a face 2. without identity; anonymous adj. 1560s, from face (n.) + -less. Related: Facelessly; facelessness.