Asteiidae

Asteiidae is a small but widespread family of acalyptrate flies or Diptera. About 130 species in 10 genera have been described worldwide. They are rarely collected.

Asteiidae
Asteia amona from Walker Insecta Britannica Diptera
Asteia wing veins
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Opomyzoidea
Family: Asteiidae
Rondani, 1856
Subfamilies
  • Asteiinae
  • Sigaloessinae
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