Category:Syrphus fly

Syr"phus fly`. Etym: [nl. Syrphus, the generic name, fr. Gr. (zoöl.)

Defn: 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 larvæ feed upon plant Lice, and are, therefore, very beneficial to agriculture.