Acalyptrata
- Pronunciation
- /ah-ka-LIP-tra-tuh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Acalyptrate
- Plural
- Acalyptrates
Definition
A group of flies within the large and diverse section Schizophora that lack calypters, the small membranous flaps at the base of the wings found in some other flies.
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'kalyptē', meaning 'cover' or 'hiding place'.
Example
The drosophilid flies, including the common fruit fly, are part of the Acalyptrata group.
Synonyms
- Acalyptrate flies
Related Terms
- Schizophora
- Calyptrata
- Diptera
- Flies
Usage Notes
Acalyptrata is a diverse group including many families of flies, characterized primarily by the lack of calypters.