Rhinophorid flies
- Pronunciation
- /rin-o-foh-rid/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rhinophorid fly
- Plural
- Rhinophorid flies
Definition
A family of flies within the order Diptera, known for their parasitic larvae that typically infest and consume the bodies of other insects, mainly Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets). Adult Rhinophorid flies are often dark in coloration and are found in various habitats.
Etymology
From Greek 'rhis' or 'rhin-' meaning 'nose' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearing', referring to the distinctive features of some species within this family.
Example
Rhinophorid flies are parasitic, with larvae that develop inside the bodies of host insects like grasshoppers.