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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYRPHID

From Greek surphos gnat.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SYRPHID

syrphid  [ˈsɜːfɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYRPHID

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determiner
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Syrphid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SYRPHID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

syrphid

Hoverfly

Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects. Aphids alone cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to crops worldwide every year; because of this, aphidophagous hoverflies are being recognized as important natural enemies of pests, and potential agents for use in biological control. Some adult syrphid flies are important pollinators. About 6,000 species in 200 genera have been described. Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Hoverflies are harmless to most other animals despite their mimicry of more dangerous wasps and bees, which serves to ward off predators.

Definition of syrphid in the English dictionary

The definition of syrphid in the dictionary is any dipterous fly of the family Syrphidae, typically having a coloration mimicking that of certain bees and wasps: includes the hover flies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYRPHID


aphid
ˈeɪfɪd
bifid
ˈbaɪfɪd
didelphid
daɪˈdɛlfɪd
fid
fɪd
giraffid
dʒɪˈræfɪd
multifid
ˈmʌltɪfɪd
octofid
ˈɒktəfɪd
palmatifid
pælˈmætɪfɪd
pedatifid
pɪˈdætɪfɪd
pinnatifid
pɪˈnætɪfɪd
quadrifid
ˈkwɒdrɪfɪd
septemfid
ˈseptəmˌfɪd
sexfid
ˈseksfɪd
sylphid
ˈsɪlfɪd
triffid
ˈtrɪfɪd
trifid
ˈtraɪfɪd
tyroglyphid
ˌtaɪrəˈɡlɪfɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYRPHID

syrette
Syria
Syriac
Syrian
syringa
syringe
syringeal
syringes
syringitis
syringomyelia
syringomyelic
syringotomy
syrinx
syrtis
Syrtis Major
Syrtis Minor
syrup
syrup-like
syrupy
sysadmin

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYRPHID

bean aphid
bee orchid
bird´s-nest orchid
bruchid
burnt-tip orchid
cryptorchid
Harun al-Rashid
hid
Jamshid
lady orchid
marsh orchid
monkey orchid
monorchid
orchid
poor man´s orchid
purple-fringed orchid
Rashid
spider orchid
spotted orchid
whid

Synonyms and antonyms of syrphid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «syrphid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYRPHID

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The translations of syrphid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «syrphid» in English.

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சிர்பிட்
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Translator English - Marathi

सिरफिड
75 millions of speakers

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Translator English - Swedish

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Trends of use of syrphid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYRPHID»

The term «syrphid» is normally little used and occupies the 124.821 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYRPHID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about syrphid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYRPHID»

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Pests of the West: Prevention and Control for Today's Garden ...
Prevention and Control for Today's Garden and Small Farm Whitney Cranshaw. Syrphid fly larva It's a Bee, It's a Wasp— It's a Syrphid Fly! feed i mg Artisans of the Garden— The Orb-Web Spiders. from the front of the head. Whereas lady ...
Whitney Cranshaw, 1998
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Natural Enemies Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to ...
SYRPHID FLY Larvae Iack distinctly projecting anal spiracles. They usually have a more opaque cuticle or skin through which internal organs can be seen. Syrphid larvae are fiGUre 8-10. Maggotlike larvae of three fly families that eat aphids, ...
Mary Louise Flint, Steve H. Dreistadt, 1998
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Issues in Bioengineering and Bioinformatics: 2013 Edition
According to news originating from Berkeley, California, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, “Syrphid flies are abundant in lettuce fields, where their larvae are key predators of aphids. However, the presence of predators in the field ...
‎2013
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The Gardener's Guide to Common-sense Pest Control
... lady beetles, spiders, parasitic wasps, long-legged flies, assassin bugs flower and tachinid flies; braconid, sand, hornet and yellowjacket wasps syrphid flies tachinid flies; sand wasps assassin bugs, big-eyed bugs, lady beetles syrphid flies, ...
William Olkowski, 1995
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Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents ...
Adult Syritta pipiens (L.), a non-aphidophagous syrphid, at flower of rockrose ( Cistus sp.) Aphidophagous. Syrphid. Behavior. Aphid colonies may last only a few days: they can appear quickly and just as suddenly disappear due to predation, ...
Robert Bugg
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Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to ...
Syrphid Flies (Flower Flies, Hover Flies) Diptera: Syrphidae Syrphid flies are common, brightly colored flies. Typical markings are yellow or orange with black, and they may look very similar to bees or yellowjacket wasps. Syrphid flies are ...
Whitney Cranshaw, 2004
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Issues in Life Sciences: Botany and Plant Biology Research: ...
(2010 FEB 26) Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan: Floral Host Plant Range Of Syrphid Flies (syrphidae: Diptera) Under Natural Conditions In Southern Punjab, Pakistan “Syrphid flies are very important group of insects in ecosystem from ...
‎2012
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Handbook of Biological Control: Principles and Applications ...
predaceous syrphid larvae can be extensive. Ruzicka (1975) reported that the polyphagous M. corollae can successfully develop on 12 different aphids but that the development rate and adult size [which can affect subsequent fecundity (Scott  ...
T. W. Fisher, Thomas S. Bellows, L. E. Caltagirone, 1999
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Walks of Life: The Other Side of Malawi
Serangium larvae and adults, spiders, ants, syrphid larvae and lacewing larvae. There were generally higher numbers of predators in trial two compared to trial one, though one way ANOVA revealed that the difference was not statistically ...
Michael M'tisunge Phoya, 2008
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Integrated Pest Management for Citrus, Third Edition
A single syrphid larva can con- sume 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 ...
‎2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYRPHID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term syrphid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sorghum midge uptick prompts scouting courses
The pyrethroid insecticides producers use to eliminate aphids will also kill beneficial insects, such as lady beetles and syrphid flies, which feed on aphids. «Mississippi State University, Jul 15»
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Garden Doctors: Drought challenges and solutions
Seaside daisy attracts syrphid flies, bees, butterflies and lacewings. ... California aster attracts bees, butterflies, lacewings, lady beetles and syrphid flies. Yarrow ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
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Aphids from wet spring thriving on vegetation
... because their natural enemies, the Syrphid fly, wasps and ladybird beetles, were hindered in their development stages during the cool, rainy spring months. «Lewiston Morning Tribune, Jul 15»
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Sorghum growers escape aphid damage
“These include lacewings, ladybugs and syrphid — or pollinator – flies. Parasitoid wasps also helped keep their populations in check. These insects lay eggs ... «Valley morning Star, Jul 15»
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From the Extension: The aphids are coming: Act now
... such as lady beetles, green lacewings and syrphid flies. Their larval stages are voracious consumers of aphids – much more than when they are adults – and ... «Cortez Journal, Jul 15»
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Rio Grande Valley grain sorghum growers escape sugarcane aphid …
“These include lacewings, ladybugs and syrphid — or pollinator – flies. Parasitoid wasps also helped keep their populations in check. These insects lay eggs ... «AgriLife Today, Jul 15»
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Experts Convene to Discuss How to Protect Bees, Other Pollinators
It's a syrphid fly. (Flies can be pollinators, too.) Photo credit: Steve Frank. With pollinator declines in the news, public demand for bee-friendly ornamental plants ... «NC State News, Jun 15»
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Beneficial insects, plants safest pest management
Bringing beneficial insects into your garden is one organic answer to pest management. Penn State research states that good bugs include lady beetles, syrphid ... «Pocono Record, May 15»
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Impressive progress from our Park and Recreation dept.
They are being restored to native prairie grasses and wildflowers, which provide habitat and food for native bees, syrphid flies, butterflies and other pollinators. «St. Cloud Times, May 15»
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Impostors and Bloodsuckers
When I downloaded it to my computer I was surprised to see that it was not a bumblebee all, but a 'Syrphid fly.' This is a member of the family of hover flies, many ... «The Journal, Apr 15»

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