[Syrphidae] student query

[Alan MacLeod]

I forward a query I have received from a student,

 > I am writing an article about the feeding habits of adult syrphid
 > flies in apple orchards.
 >
 > Could you please tell me what is the most appropriate term for the
 > syrphid excrements ?

 > excrement ?   excreta ? droppings ? frass ?  droplets of excreta ?

 > Thanks for your suggestion

Does anyone have a contribution?

Thanks

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