Cypselosomatidae

Summary

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]

Cypselosomatidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Nerioidea
Family: CypselosomatidaeHendel, 1931 Genera Clisa McAlpine, 1993
  • Cypselosoma Hendel, 1913
  • Cypselosomatites Hennig, 1965
  • Formicosepsis de Meigere, 1916
  • Distribution edit

    They occur worldwide, including Australia.

    References edit

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