Tabanomorpha
- Pronunciation
- /tah-ban-oh-morf-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Tabanomorph
- Plural
- Tabanomorphs
Definition
An infraorder of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their robust body size and specialized mouthparts.
Etymology
Example
The Tabanomorpha includes horse flies (Tabanidae) and deer flies (Chrysopidae).
Related Terms
- Diptera
- Horse flies
- Deer Flies