syrphid

Variant of syrphus fly

syrphus fly definition

syr·phus fly (sʉr′fəs)

noun

any of a family (Syrphidae) of dipterous flies, many of which mimic bees or wasps: the adults feed on nectar and pollen, and the larvae of various species feed on plant lice, plants, etc.

Etymology: ModL Syrphus < Gr syrphos, gnat

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