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syrphid fly

noun
syr·​phid fly | \ ˈsÉ™r-fÉ™d- How to pronounce syrphid fly (audio) , ˈsir-\

Definition of syrphid fly

: hoverfly

Examples of syrphid fly in a Sentence

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 Also look for evidence of natural enemies, such as lady beetles, lacewings and syrphid fly larvae. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "What’s bugging his tree?," 22 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of syrphid fly

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for syrphid fly

New Latin Syrphidae, from Syrphus, genus of flies, from Greek syrphos gnat

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