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noun • Any of various flies from the family Syrphidae that hover in the air and feed on the nectar of flowers. | ||||||||
| 39% | 6 | Hovering insect that mimics the appearance and behavior of a bee or a wasp | ||||||
noun • hairy nectar-eating fly that resembles a bee; larvae are parasitic on larvae of bees and related insects | ||||||||
| 38% | 8 | Having black and yellow markings, like a wasp | ||||||
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Black And Yellow Insect Like A Bee Or Wasp Crossword Clue
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HOVERFLY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HOVERFLY
Updated: October 13, 2023
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