Hilarimorphidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Asiloidea
Family: Hilarimorphidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hilarimorphidae: //ˌhɪləˌraɪˈmɔrfɪdiː//

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Summary

The Hilarimorphidae, established by Williston in 1896, is a family of Diptera known as hilarimorphid flies, with a total of 36 species across 2 genera. Their larval stages remain unstudied, which may prove crucial for understanding their phylogeny.

Distribution

Most species are Nearctic.

Evolution

The higher-level placement of Hilarimorphidae within Diptera is contentious, and their larval stages are unknown, which complicates understanding their evolutionary relationships, particularly with the Acroceridae.

Similar Taxa

Acroceridae