Lonchopteridae
- Pronunciation
- /Lohn-kop-tuh-RID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Lonchopterid
- Plural
- Lonchopteridae
Definition
A family of flies belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their slender bodies and long, narrow wings.
Etymology
From Greek 'lonchos', meaning 'spear', and 'ptera', meaning 'wings'.
Example
The Lonchopteridae family includes species known as 'spear-winged flies'.