Athericidae

Definition

A family of flies (order Diptera) known commonly as water snipe flies.

Etymology

The name likely comes from the Greek 'athera', meaning 'barb of a fishhook', referring to the aquatic larvae of these flies, and '-idae', a suffix indicating a family in zoological taxonomy.

Example

Athericidae flies are often found in moist, aquatic environments.

Related Terms

• Diptera
• Flies
• Aquatic flies