Thursday, October 6, 2011

FLIES, the DIPTERA Super Order

Diptera, or commonly known as the fly family, is a diverse order of insects that contains hundreds of thousands of species. The species of this order are indeed diverse and are widespread around the globe. Each of these species has specially evolved to fill the niche of different habitats and feed on various foods.

Here is the Family Tree of the Diptera Superorder.
http://wwx.inhs.illinois.edu/files/5013/8608/5647/superflies_v4.pdf

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