hornet flies

A form of hornet fly — Any member of the genus Spilomyia of hoverflies (Syrphidae), many with coloring resembling that of hornets, some of which are predators of insect pests, others nectar-feeding pollinators.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hornet fly
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