Meaning of bulb fly in English:
bulb fly
noun
A hoverfly that resembles a bumblebee, with larvae that are pests of daffodil bulbs.
Merodon equestris, family Syrphidae
‘Daffodils may be attacked by bulb flies or the Narcissus nematode, a microscopic organism in the soil.’- ‘Insecticides are recommended if you've had an infestation of narcissus bulb flies or gladiolus thrips.’
- ‘Aphids and bulb flies can be controlled by spraying with sprays such as pest oil, Pyrethrum, Maldison or Rogor.’
- ‘A few species of syrphid flies, known as bulb flies, develop by feeding on and tunneling into plant tissues.’
- ‘Regardless, the earlier you can pull your bulbs out, the better the chance that you will avoid bulb flies.’
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