Hilarimorphid Flies

Pronunciation
/hi-lar-im-or-fid/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hilarimorphid Fly
Plural
Hilarimorphid Flies

Definition

Members of the family Hilarimorphidae (order Diptera).

Etymology

From Greek 'hilaros' meaning 'cheerful', and 'morphē' meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

Example

Hilarimorphid flies are often found in forests and woodland habitats.

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