Periscelidid flies
- Pronunciation
- /per-iss-i-SEHL-id-id flies/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Periscelidid fly
- Plural
- Periscelidid flies
Definition
A family of flies (order Diptera) commonly known as periscelidid flies.
Etymology
The name derives from the Greek words 'peri-', meaning 'around', and 'skelos', meaning 'leg', referring to the distinctive legs of the flies in this family.
Example
Periscelidid flies are often found in damp forests.