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Fly

Anthomyia vicarians

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

A fly (pl. flies) is an insect of the order Diptera (from Ancient Greek δι- di- 'two' and πτερόν pteron 'wing'), named for the single pair of wings. The hindwings have evolved into halteres, organs that sense rotation, giving flies precise control of their flight.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 7