Syrphid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səɹfɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Syrphid is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to flies of the family Syrphidae.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to flies of the family Syrphidae.
More Meanings
- Any species of the hoverfly family Syrphidae.
Example Sentences
The impact of syrphids has seldom been assessed and their role may be underestimated due to their nocturnal feeding behavior.
A single syrphid larva can consume hundreds of aphids during its development. Syrphid larvae also feed on other soft-bodied insects, such as mealybugs, psyllids, and whiteflies. Adult syrphids, also called flower flies or hover flies, are not predaceous.
2008, Robert L. Bugg, Ramy G. Colfer, William E. Chaney, Hugh A. Smith, James Cannon, Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops, University of California Division of Agriculture an Natural Resources, Publication No. 8285, page 12, Because they are strong fliers and able to hover and inspect foliage for aphids, syrphids may be especially good at locating aphid colonies.
Word Forms
- syrphids
Synonyms for syrphid
Depending on context, synonyms include syrphian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include syrphian, sphecid, pyralid, musciform, meliphagous, hymenopteriform.
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