calypterae

/kælɪpˈtɪəriˌiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of flies that have a calyptra (a modified upper wing) over the halteres and are often brightly colored.

“The scientist studied the calypterae family of flies in the tropical forest.”

Synonyms

  • dipterae
  • flies

Antonyms

  • bees
  • butterflies