Trichoceridae
- Pronunciation
- /trik-oh-SER-i-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- trichocerid
- Plural
- Trichoceridae
Definition
A family of flies (order Diptera) commonly known as winter crane flies.
Etymology
From Greek 'trichos' meaning hair and 'ceros' meaning horn, referring to their antennae structure.
Example
Trichoceridae larvae are often found in moist soils and decaying vegetation.