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Eristalis
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What's The Definition Of Eristalis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Eristalis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Eristalis: See Also | Eristalis In Webster's Dictionary \E*ris"ta*lis\, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of dipterous insects whose young (called rat-tailed
larv[ae]) are remarkable for their long tapering tail, which
spiracles at the tip, and for their ability to live in very
impure and salt waters; -- also called {drone fly}.
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