What is another word for hover fly?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒvə flˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Hover flies are insects that are often mistaken for bees or wasps due to their yellow and black striped markings. They belong to the family Syrphidae and are also referred to as flower flies, drone flies, or sweat bees. These insects have a distinctive hovering behavior, hence the name "hover fly". Another synonym for hover fly is syrphid fly, which is a more specific term that highlights their taxonomic classification. These flies are beneficial to the environment as they act as pollinators and natural predators of garden pests such as aphids. Despite their resemblance to bees and wasps, hover flies do not have stingers and are harmless to humans.
