🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Athericidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Athericidae?

Athericidae species are classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 2 accepted species.

2 species · Animalia · Order Diptera

Athericidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Representative Athericidae Species

Atherix marginata (Fabricius, 1781)

Atherix marginata is an ibis fly with entirely black legs, found across most of …

Atherix ibis (Fabricius, 1798)

Atherix ibis is a species of fly found across the Palearctic that lives in clean…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Athericidae?

Athericidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Athericidae?

Athericidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

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