Title: DIPTERA
1DIPTERA (true flies)
2Hexapod Orders
Diptera
Di - two, ptera - wings
Number of Species
120,000
Common names
True flies, mosquites, midges
Typical habitats
Diverse
Distinguishing characteristics
-second pair of wings modified to halteres
-mouthpart modifications
Other features
3Modifications of Mouthparts
Sponging
e.g. housefly
4Modifications of Mouthparts
Stabbing
e.g. Mosquito
5Modifications of Mouthparts
Cutting and Sponging
Labrum
Mandibles
Hypopharynx
Labellum
Maxillae
e. g. deerflies
6Other Adaptations
Large thorax
Short antennae
Few wing veins
Click mechanism
7Other Adaptations
halteres
8Diptera Classification
Diptera
Well developed head capsule
Undeveloped head capsule
Brachycera
Nematocera
9Some nematoceran families
Tipulidae - craneflies
10Some nematoceran families
Culicidae - mosquitoes
11Some nematoceran families
Cecidiomyiidae - gall midges
12Some nematoceran families
Simuliidae - blackflies
13Some nematoceran families
Chironomidae - midges
14Some nematoceran families
Ceratopogonidae - biting midges
15Some Brachyceran families
Brachycera
Cyclorrapha Acephalic larvae
Orthorrapha Incomplete head capsule
16Some Brachyceran families
Cyclorrhapha
Muscidae - houseflies
17Some Brachyceran families
Cyclorrhapha
Tachinidae
18Some Brachyceran families
Orthorrhapha
Tabanidae - deer/horse flies
19Some Brachyceran families
Orthorrhapha
Syrphidae - hoverflies