1. a fly of the family Syrphidae, typically having yellow and black markings and hovering flight patterns
Usage: entomology

1. of or relating to flies of the family Syrphidae
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The syrphid hovered motionless above the flower before landing to feed.
• Many syrphid species are important pollinators in garden ecosystems.
• The researcher collected several syrphid specimens for identification.
• Syrphid larvae help control aphid populations in agricultural fields.
• The syrphid family includes over 6,000 known species worldwide.
• Students learned to distinguish syrphid flies from wasps by their flight patterns.