syr·phid (sûr f d)n. Any of numerous flies of the family Syrphidae, many of which have a form or coloration mimicking that of bees or wasps. Adult syrphids feed on the nectar and pollen of flowers while the larvae of various species feed on plants and aphids. Also called syrphus fly. adj. Of or belonging to the syrphids. [From New Latin Syrphidae, family name, from Syrphus, type genus, from Greek surphos, gnat.] |
syrphid [ˈsɜːfɪd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any dipterous fly of the family Syrphidae, typically having a coloration mimicking that of certain bees and wasps: includes the hover flies
[from Greek surphos gnat]
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