syrphid

noun

Any of numerous flies of the family Syrphidae, most of which resemble bees or wasps in form and coloration. Adult syrphids feed on the nectar and pollen of flowers, and the larvae of many species feed on aphids.

Of or pertaining to the Syrphidæ.

noun

A fly of the family Syrphidæ.

adjective

Of or pertaining to flies of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.

noun

A fly of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.