nematocera

/nɛməˈtɒsɪrə/ or /nɛmətɔˈsɪərə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of true flies, including mosquitoes and midges.

“The nematocera are often the primary vectors of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.”

Synonyms

  • diptera
  • two-winged flies

Antonyms

  • four-winged flies
  • muscidae