Abstract
The Diptera are the true flies. The word ‘Diptera’ is derived from the ancient Greek di pteron, meaning two winged. In most of the orders of winged insect, adults have two pairs of wings. However, the Diptera have only one pair, the hind pair of wings having been reduced considerably to become small, club-like organs called halteres.
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Wall, R., Shearer, D. (1997). Adult flies (Diptera). In: Veterinary Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5852-7_4
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