Sciaroidea
- Pronunciation
- /si-AR-ee-oh-EYE-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Sciaroid
- Plural
- Sciaroidea
Definition
A superfamily of small flies, primarily belonging to the families Sciaridae, Mycetophilidae, and others, characterized by their slender bodies and often reduced wings.
Etymology
From Latin *sciara*, meaning 'a small fly'.
Example
Sciaroidea are commonly found in various habitats, including soil, decaying organic matter, and greenhouses.