Brachycera
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Lifespan | Housefly |
|---|---|
| Class | Insecta |
| Length | Housefly |
| Scientific name | Brachycera |
| Rank | Suborder |
| Higher classification | Fly |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2345306 |
About Brachycera
The Brachycera are a suborder of the order Diptera. It is a major suborder consisting of around 120 families. Their most distinguishing characteristic is reduced antenna segmentation. A summary of the main physiological characteristics is: Antenna size is reduced. The maxillary palp has two segments or fewer.