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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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The ichneumon flies.
a.
Like or pertaining to the dragon flies.
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Of or pertaining to the syrphus flies.
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A genus of blood sucking flies, including the horseflies.
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Interrupted by unproductive spots; -- said of a flied of turnips or grain.
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The division of insects that includes the dragon flies.
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A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is considered by some to be a distinct order.
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A genus of Diptera, including the flesh flies.
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A group of parasitic Hymenoptera, including the ichneumon flies, which destroy the larvae and pupae of insects.
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division of insects (Zool.) reticulated wings, as in the Neuroptera, but having an active pupa state. It includes the dragon flies, May flies, white ants, etc. By some zoologists they are classed with the Orthoptera; by others, with the Neuroptera.
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A division of insects having slender or subulate antennae. The dragon flies and May flies are examples.
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A division of dipterous insects in which the proboscis is large and contains lancelike mandibles and maxillae. The horseflies and robber flies are examples.
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A tribe or family of dipterous flies whose larvae live in decayed wood. Some of the tropical species are very large.
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A ball which, when struck, flies through the air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground.
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Of or pertaining to the Ichneumonidae, or ichneumon flies.
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One who flies or flees; a runaway; a fugitive.
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A stage in the development of certain insects, such as the May flies, intermediate between the pupa and imago. In this stage, the insect is able to fly, but subsequently sheds a skin before becoming mature. Called also pseudimago.
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A noxious or mischievous animal; especially, noxious little animals or insects, collectively, as squirrels, rats, mice, flies, lice, bugs, etc.
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A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks.
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