17
Oct
2011
Anthomyiidae
Submitted by walwyn
A large family of Muscoidea flies that are commonly called "root maggots" as the larvae commonly feed on the roots of plants. Some species are agricultural pests.
Diptera
19
Feb
2010
Although harmless to humans, the Asilidae are powerful insects with sharp piercing mouthparts.
8
Apr
2009
Bibionidae
Submitted by walwyn
A group of flies that are variously known as 'March flies' or 'love bugs'.
11
Jun
2011
Bombyliidae
Submitted by walwyn
The Bee flies consist of several hundred genera and over 4,500 species worldwide, and there are 9 resident species in the UK.
19
Apr
2010
Calliphoridae
Submitted by walwyn
The Calliphoridae are a large and widespread family of flies, commonly known as blowflies, carrion flies, greenbottles, bluebottles, and cluster flies. There are over 1,100 known species worldwide, and many are familiar insects often seen buzzing around gardens, fields, and urban areas.
23
Apr
2010
Chironomidae
Submitted by walwyn
The Chironomidae are a large family of small, delicate flies commonly known as non-biting midges. They are found all over the world, with more than 5,000 described species. Although they look a little like mosquitoes, they do not bite and are completely harmless.
3
Jun
2011
Chloropidae
Submitted by walwyn
A family of small grass flies, which are sometimes called frit flies. There are some 2000 species and 160 genera world wide.
7
Apr
2009
The true flies, an order of the class Insecta characterized by possessing only two wings and a pair of halters.
4
Jul
2009
Dolichopodidae
Submitted by walwyn
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.
4
Jul
2009
Dryomyzidae
Submitted by walwyn
A small family of flies consisting of 22 species in 6 genera.
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