syrphid

/ˈsɜːrfɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of a family (Syrphidae) of flies, often mistaken for bees or wasps, but usually smaller and without a stinger.

“The garden was filled with various species of syrphids, which were pollinating the flowers.”

Synonyms

  • bee mimic
  • fly
  • hoverfly

Antonyms

  • bee
  • wasp