'Syrphus fly' definitions:

Definition of 'Syrphus fly'

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  • Syrphus fly \Syr"phus fly`\ [NL. Syrphus, the generic name, fr. Gr. ?, ?, a kind of winged insect.] (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of dipterous flies of the genus Syrphus and allied genera. They are usually bright-colored, with yellow bands, and hover around plants. The larvae feed upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture. [1913 Webster]