Hoverfly

/ˈhʌvəflaɪ/

/ˈhʌvərflaɪ/

Translation of "hoverfly" into Russian

Noun

/ˈhʌvəflaɪ/

/ˈhʌvərflaɪ/

hoverfly

hoverflies pl

The hoverfly is often mistaken for a wasp due to its yellow and black stripes.

Журчалку часто принимают за осу из-за её жёлтых и чёрных полос.

Additional translations

муха-парительница

цветочная муха

Noun

/ˈhʌvəflaɪ/

/ˈhʌvərflaɪ/

A type of fly from the family Syrphidae, known for its ability to hover in place, often resembling bees or wasps.

The garden was full of hoverflies, which were mistaken for bees by many visitors.

Adjective

/ˈhʌvəflaɪ/

/ˈhʌvərflaɪ/

Relating to or characteristic of hoverflies; involving hoverflies.

Hoverfly larvae are important biological control agents against aphids.