SYRPHUS FLY
\sˈɪəfəs flˈa͡ɪ], \sˈɪəfəs flˈaɪ], \s_ˈɪ__ə_f_ə_s f_l_ˈaɪ]\
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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 larvae feed upon plant lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture.
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