Ironomyiidae

Pronunciation
/eye-ron-OM-yi-idee-i/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ironomyiid
Plural
Ironomyiids

Definition

A small family of flies belonging to the order Diptera. They are notable for their rarity and specialized ecological niches.

Etymology

From Greek 'iron' meaning 'of iron', and 'myia' meaning 'fly'.

Example

Ironomyiids are often found in specific and sometimes isolated habitats.

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