18
Oct
2025
Sciomyzidae
Submitted by walwyn
Sciomyzidae is a family of true flies commonly known as 'marsh flies' or 'snail-killing flies'. Comprising over 600 species in approximately 66 genera.
Diptera
24
Oct
2022
Stomorhina
Submitted by walwyn
Stomorhina is a genus of flies in the family Rhiniidae.
18
Oct
2011
Stratiomyidae
Submitted by walwyn
The Stratiomyidae are a family of flies that contains some 450 genera and 1,500 species that are commonly called the 'soldier flies'.
7
Apr
2009
Flies in the family Syrphidae. They are often seen hovering or sipping nectar at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae eat a wide range of foods.
20
May
2009
Tachinidae
Submitted by walwyn
This the second largest family of flies with 8,200 species. All are parasitoids (the larvae develop inside a living host, ultimately killing it), and a few that are parasitic (do not kill the host).
25
Apr
2009
Tephritidae
Submitted by walwyn
Tephritidae is one of two fly families referred to as "fruit flies".
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