syrphid

[ sur-fid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

syrphid

/ ˈsɜːfɪd /

any dipterous fly of the family Syrphidae, typically having a coloration mimicking that of certain bees and wasps: includes the hover flies

Origin of syrphid¹

1890–95; < New Latin Syrphidae family name, equivalent to Syrph ( us ) a genus (< Greek sýrphos gnat) + New Latin -idae -id ²

Origin of syrphid¹

C19: from Greek surphos gnat

The family of the Syrphid includes three remarkable types, which we cannot pass over in silence.

This is a very bright-colored syrphid fly often seen soaring in shadowy places, but what he is doing we do not know.

As types of the Brachystom we select the Leptid and Syrphid.

Syrphid and other flies which mimic bees and wasps can readily be found on flowers.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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