noun
- an order of insects that includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats, characterized by having two wings
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Diptera is one of the largest orders in the animal kingdom.
- House flies belong to the order Diptera.
- Scientists study Diptera to understand disease transmission.
- Many species of Diptera are important pollinators.
- The fossil record shows Diptera evolved millions of years ago.
- Diptera larvae often develop in water or decaying matter.