Stratiomyomorpha
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The brachycera
n infraorder Stratiomyomorpha is a small group that consists primarily of the family Stratiomyidae
and two small related families.
The larva
e are often saprophages, and many can be found in rotting wood.
Brachycera
Brachycera is a suborder of Diptera. It is a major suborder consisting of around 120 families. The most distinguishing characteristic of the suborder is reduced antenna segmentation...
n infraorder Stratiomyomorpha is a small group that consists primarily of the family Stratiomyidae
Stratiomyidae
The soldier flies , are a family of flies . The family contains about 1,500 species in about 400 genera worldwide. Adults are found near larval habitats...
and two small related families.
The larva
Larva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
e are often saprophages, and many can be found in rotting wood.