Acalyptratae

Classification · Identification · Remarks · See Also · Internet References

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Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Diptera (Flies)

No Taxon Acalyptratae

Identification

Antennae 3-segmented, with an arista. Lack the enlarged lower calypter, longitudinal suture on second antennal segment, and greater ampulla that characterize the Calyptratae.

Remarks

A very diverse group, probably paraphyletic. This group includes families with a wide variety of body forms and life histories.

The Wikipedia site gives classification and links to info on families, plus some common names within the following 10 superfamilies:

See Also

Internet References

classification of superfamilies and families, with additional links to some subfamilies, genera, and species (Systema Naturae 2000, Netherlands)

list of superfamilies and families with links to more information on each (Wikipedia)

the group Schizophora which includes Calyptratae and 10 superfamilies of Acalyptratae (Tree of Life)

Contributed by Joel Kits on 14 April, 2005 - 7:33pm
Additional contributions by cotinis, Robin McLeod, Keith Bayless
Last updated 21 September, 2008 - 5:16am

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