different between syrphian vs syrphid
syrphian
English
Etymology
syrphus +? -ian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?s??fi.?n/
Adjective
syrphian (comparative more syrphian, superlative most syrphian)
- Of or relating to flies of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
Noun
syrphian (plural syrphians)
- A fly of the genus Syrphus or the family Syrphidae.
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syrphid
English
Wikispecies
Etymology
From translingual Syrphidae.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /s??f?d/
Adjective
syrphid (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to flies of the family Syrphidae.
Synonyms
- (of or pertaining to hoverflies): syrphian
Noun
syrphid (plural syrphids)
- Any species of the hoverfly family Syrphidae.
- 2008, Robert L. Bugg, Ramy G. Colfer, William E. Chaney, Hugh A. Smith, James Cannon, Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops, University of California Division of Agriculture an Natural Resources, Publication No. 8285, page 12,
- Because they are strong fliers and able to hover and inspect foliage for aphids, syrphids may be especially good at locating aphid colonies.
- 2012, Steve H. Dreistadt, Integrated Pest Management for Citrus, Third Edition, page 94,
- A single syrphid larva can consume 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 predaceous.
- 2012, Vaughn M. Walton, Kent M. Daane, Pia Addison, Biological Control of Arthropods and Its Application in Vineyards, Noubar J. Bostanian, Charles Vincent, Rufus Isaacs (editors), Arthropod Management in Vineyards: Pests, Approaches, and Future Directions, page 99,
- The impact of syrphids has seldom been assessed and their role may be underestimated due to their nocturnal feeding behavior.
- 2008, Robert L. Bugg, Ramy G. Colfer, William E. Chaney, Hugh A. Smith, James Cannon, Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids in Vegetable Crops, University of California Division of Agriculture an Natural Resources, Publication No. 8285, page 12,
Synonyms
- (hoverfly): syrphian
Hyponyms
- (hoverfly): syrphus (genus Syrphus)
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