DIPTERA

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DIPTERA (true flies)
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Hexapod Orders
Diptera
Di - two, ptera - wings
Number of Species
120,000
Common names
True flies, mosquites, midges
Typical habitats
Diverse
Distinguishing characteristics
-second pair of wings modified to halteres
-mouthpart modifications
Other features
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Modifications of Mouthparts
Sponging
e.g. housefly
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Modifications of Mouthparts
Stabbing
e.g. Mosquito
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Modifications of Mouthparts
Cutting and Sponging
Labrum
Mandibles
Hypopharynx
Labellum
Maxillae
e. g. deerflies
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Other Adaptations
Large thorax
Short antennae
Few wing veins
Click mechanism
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Other Adaptations
halteres
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Diptera Classification
Diptera
Well developed head capsule
Undeveloped head capsule
Brachycera
Nematocera
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Some nematoceran families
Tipulidae - craneflies
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Some nematoceran families
Culicidae - mosquitoes
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Some nematoceran families
Cecidiomyiidae - gall midges
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Some nematoceran families
Simuliidae - blackflies
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Some nematoceran families
Chironomidae - midges
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Some nematoceran families
Ceratopogonidae - biting midges
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Some Brachyceran families
Brachycera
Cyclorrapha Acephalic larvae
Orthorrapha Incomplete head capsule
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Some Brachyceran families
Cyclorrhapha
Muscidae - houseflies
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Some Brachyceran families
Cyclorrhapha
Tachinidae
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Some Brachyceran families
Orthorrhapha
Tabanidae - deer/horse flies
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Some Brachyceran families
Orthorrhapha
Syrphidae - hoverflies