Conopidae, commonly known as thick-headed flies, is a family of acalyptrate ⓘ Diptera comprising several hundred species worldwide, most diverse in warm temperate and tropical regions. Adults are medium-sized flies with a characteristically bulbous head, large eyes, and short antennae. Many species show striking wasp-like mimicry, with elongated abdomens, narrow waists, and bold black, yellow, or reddish markings.
Diptera
The true flies, an order of the class Insecta characterized by possessing only two wings and a pair of halters.
The Dolichopodidae are a large and widespread family of true flies, commonly known as long-legged flies. There are more than 7,000 described species in about 230 genera found all over the world, including many in the UK.
A small family of flies consisting of 22 species in 6 genera.
A family of predatory flies with over 3,000 described species occurring worldwide.
A large tribe of hoverflies, family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera. The tribe has two types of body shape 'wasp-like' and 'bee-like' . The genus is most easily recognised by the strong loop in the wing vein R4+5.
NOTE: In the wasp like species in the genus Helophilus, Parhelophilus, Anasimyia, and Lejops the eyes of the males do not meet.
A family of small flies, often with patterned wings, and large brightly coloured eyes
The Limoniidae are a very large family of flies that are closely related to the crane flies (Tipulidae).
This is a large genus of bee mimicking hoverflies. There are about 50 European species mostly centred in the Mediterranean region. However, the variable Narcissus-fly (Merodon equestris) is the only species resident in Britain.
The Muscidae are a large and familiar family of true flies, commonly known as house flies and stable flies. They are found worldwide, with many species living close to humans and animals.
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