Cypselosomatidae

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Cypselosomatidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Nerioidea
Family: Cypselosomatidae
Hendel, 1931
Genera

The Cypselosomatidae are a family of true flies (Diptera) closely related to the Micropezidae. Some species are believed to be associated with bat guano.[1]

Distribution

They occur worldwide, including Australia.

References

  1. ^ Wayne N. Mathis. "Australasian/Oceanian Diptera Catalog - Web Version -Cypselosomatidae". Retrieved 24 May 2010.