Opetiidae
- Pronunciation
- /oh-PET-ee-EE-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Opetiidae
- Plural
- Opetiidae
Definition
A family of flies (order Diptera), commonly known as flat-footed flies.
Etymology
From Greek 'opetes' meaning 'flat-footed' and '-idae,' a suffix used in taxonomy to indicate a family.
Example
Members of the Opetiidae family are rarely encountered in collections due to their elusive nature.