Opomyzidae

Pronunciation
/op-oh-MY-zi-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Opomyzid fly
Plural
Opomyzid flies

Definition

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

Full guide

Read the full Opomyzidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'opos', meaning 'juice', and 'myze', meaning 'fly'.

Example

Opomyzid flies are often found in decaying organic matter.

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