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'''Psilidae''' is family of [[Diptera|two-winged flies]]. Commonly called the '''rust flies''', there are at least 38 species in 4 genera. The [[Carrot fly]] (''Psila rosae'') is a member of this group.
'''Psilidae''' is family of [[Diptera|two-winged flies]]. Commonly called the '''rust flies''', there are at least 38 species in 4 genera. The [[Carrot fly]] (''Chamaepsila rosae'') is a member of this group.


==Family Description==
==Family Description==

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Psilidae
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Psilidae
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Psilidae is family of two-winged flies. Commonly called the rust flies, there are at least 38 species in 4 genera. The Carrot fly (Chamaepsila rosae) is a member of this group.

Family Description

See [1] Description and plates from Francis Walker's Insecta Britannica Diptera.

Species Distribution

References

  • Description in the Australasian/Oceanian Diptera Catalog hosted at Bishop Museum
  • Image Gallery at Diptera.info
  • "Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.