How to Identify Coelopidae
Coelopidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Coelopidae Species
Coelopa vanduzeei Cresson, 1914
Coelopa vanduzeei Cresson, 1914
Coelopa vanduzeei is a scavenging species of kelp fly in the family Coelopidae.
Coelopa frigida (Fabricius, 1805)
Coelopa frigida (Fabricius, 1805)
Coelopa frigida, the common seaweed fly, is an algae-dependent species found pri…
Chaetocoelopa littoralis (Hutton, 1881)
Chaetocoelopa littoralis (Hutton, 1881)
Chaetocoelopa littoralis is a small wrack-dwelling endemic New Zealand fly that …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Coelopidae?
Coelopidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 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 Coelopidae?
Coelopidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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