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Meaning of sílfidos

sílfidos: Hoverflies are also used. It is the name given to a family of insects, which are diptera (flies), with appearance and habits very similar to those of bees and wasps (Hymenoptera). They usually drink nectar from flowers. They belong to the family Syrphidae.; Silfidos: m. ( Pl. ) Family of insects Coleoptera of elongated body, with his head sunk into the chest. The antennae end in maza and the elytra presented by outside a projecting rim.