Hoverflies & other Diptera

The Diptera or flies are divided into a number of groups. Based on the ‘Nationalnyckeln (Artdatabanken, 2009)’, the presentation of the hoverflies (Syrphidae) are separated into two subfamilies:

  • Hoverflies – Syrphinae
  • Hoverflies – Eristalinae

The other families are:

  • Horse-and-deer Flies
  • Robber Flies and Stiletto Flies
  • Beeflies
  • Thick-headed Flies
  • Tachinid Flies
  • Other Diptera: Root Maggots, Dung Flies, Blow Flies and Flesh Flies