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bee fly

/ˈbiː flaɪ/

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/ˈbiː flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип насекомого из семейства жужжал (Bombyliidae), которое напоминает маленькую пчелу и часто парит возле цветов. Термин также может относиться к определённому виду мух, которые подражают пчёлам для защиты.

A type of insect belonging to the family Bombyliidae, which resembles a small bee and is often found hovering near flowers. The term can also refer to a specific species of fly that mimics bees for protection.

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

    A type of fly belonging to the family Bombyliidae that resembles bees and is often found near flowers.

    ruЖужжало

    • The bee fly hovered near the lavender bush.
    • Bee flies are important pollinators in many ecosystems.
    • I spotted a bee fly with a long proboscis in the garden.