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Syrphus fly
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What's The Definition Of Syrphus fly?Synonyms | Synonyms for Syrphus fly: Related Terms | Find terms related to Syrphus fly: See Also | Syrphus fly In Webster's Dictionary \Syr"phus fly`\ [NL. Syrphus, the generic name, fr.
Gr. ?, ?, a kind of winged insect.] (Zo["o]l.)
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 larv[ae] feed
upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to
agriculture.
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