The Diptera collection is one of the world’s leading research collections, with more than 2.5 million specimens, including important type material. The collection dates back to the 18th century and ...

Distinguishing between insect pests and partners starts with an ironclad identification. Entomologists have now prepared a database with information to accurately identify and name almost 157,000 ...

Introduction: The dominance of Diptera -- pt. 1. Life histories, habits and habitats of flies. Life histories of flies ; Flies, plants and fungi ; Flies and vertebrates ; Flies and invertebrates -- pt ...

The Diptera ('true flies' or 'two-winged flies') constitute one of the largest orders of insects, with more than 160,000 species known worldwide and at least as many more still awaiting discovery.

CD-ROM includes over 1400 photographic images and a non-specialist introduction to the unusual biology of fruit flies (Diptera : Tephritidae). siris_sil_804926 ...