Lonchoptera


Lonchoptera is a genus of spear-winged flies. Their common name refers to their subacute wings, which have a distinct and sexually dimorphic venation.

Description

Species in Lonchoptera are tiny to small, at, slender, and yellow to brownish-black bristly.
The larvae are dorsally flattened, with two pairs of head bristles, and feed on rotting vegetable matter., including in one case brussels sprouts.
This genus can be distinguished from other spear-winged flies by several traits:
Species include: