ハナアブ
Meanings
1
hoverfly; syrphid
usually written using kana alone
General term for hoverflies (family Syrphidae), often seen hovering around flowers.
A hoverfly was flying around the flowers in the garden.
2
drone fly
usually written using kana alone
Specifically refers to Eristalis tenax, a common species of hoverfly that resembles a honeybee.
The drone fly, a type of hoverfly, resembles a honeybee.