How to Identify Platystomatidae
Platystomatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Platystomatidae Species
Pogonortalis doclea (Walker, 1849)
Pogonortalis doclea (Walker, 1849)
Pogonortalis doclea is a sexually dimorphic fly species sharing defining genus t…
Platystoma seminationis (Fabricius, 1775)
Platystoma seminationis (Fabricius, 1775)
Platystoma seminationis is a small fly species found across Europe, the Near Eas…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Platystomatidae?
Platystomatidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 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 Platystomatidae?
Platystomatidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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