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syrphid

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /səɹfɪd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to flies of the family Syrphidae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any species of the hoverfly family Syrphidae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2008, Robert L. Bugg, Ramy G. Colfer, William E. Chaney, Hugh A. Smith, James Cannon, Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops, University of California Division of Agriculture an Natural Resources, Publication No. 8285, page 12, Because they are strong fliers and able to hover and inspect foliage for aphids, syrphids may be especially good at locating aphid colonies.

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History

Etymology

From translingual Syrphidae.